Before kids can write well, they need strong hands and fingers. Many children hold pencils or crayons in awkward ways because their muscles aren’t strong enough yet. This can make writing tiring and frustrating. That’s why it’s important to help your child build hand strength through play.

Your baby loves to stand! In the exersaucer, in the jumper, and when you hold them, they’re always so happy, and their legs seem so strong. It’s so easy to think, let’s just get them walking instead. What can it hurt?

Hi there, friends! I’m Brainy, and you’ve probably seen me around Gwinnett! But no matter where we have met, I always have one specific mission: Ensuring all of Gwinnett’s children are ready to thrive in kindergarten and beyond!

Our babies, toddlers, and preschoolers enter the world with a host of energy to learn and connect with us.

Do you know when your child is ready for potty training? Do you know how to make toilet learning a part of every day?

Recognizing when your child is toilet-ready and providing a consistent daily routine with positive interactions encourages independence during the toilet learning process.

How to get the most out of your gift-giving this season!

Go Bags are a simple way to prevent meltdowns and make your outing an enjoyable experience.

I have started to take the pressure out of making learning an event. Now it is just part of our everyday life. We play games like peek-a-boo, sing made-up silly songs about whatever it is I am doing at that given moment, and touch a variety of textured toys or items in the house.

Kids are natural explorers, and trash is a tempting frontier. “It’s something new and it looks like something I’m not supposed to have? Sign me up!”

Caregivers can support language development through everyday activities.