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What It Means When Your Child Crosses the Midline
Crossing the midline is a skill that quietly supports reading, writing, and everyday coordination. Here's what it actually means and how to support it through play.
Melissa Martinet
Aug 113 min read


Scribbles Are More Than Messy Marks on Paper
Did you know writing skills begin in infancy? Learn how scribbling supports fine motor skills, communication, creativity, and early writing development through every stage of childhood.
Melissa Martinet
May 266 min read


Risky Play Part 2: 8 Types of Risky Play and How They Support Your Child’s Development
Explore 8 types of risky play with real examples and how each supports your child’s physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
Melissa Martinet
May 83 min read


From Buttons to Zippers: Nurturing Self-Dressing Skills in Children
Encouraging your Child's Independence can be as Easy as Getting Dressed in the Morning! "The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence." - Denis Waitley Many children want to be independent... opportunities for self-dressing can support their independence and help develop fine motor skills. As your child develops, they eventually hit the independence stage where they want to dress them
Melissa Martinet
Apr 175 min read
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