Welcome to The Helper Play Kit for months 25-27

Join Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph as she explains The Helper Play Kit for months 25 to 27 of your toddler's life.

The surprising learning power of a mirror

Mirror play builds self-awareness, empathy, and social-emotional learning. Here are 4 ways to teach your child using their reflection and yours.

How long should my 2-year-old be able to focus?

Supporting your child’s ability to focus and concentrate helps them get deeper into play and lays a foundation for the mental stamina they’ll need later on.

How to Montessori your entryway, by Sarah Adams—The Prepared Environment

Your entryway is usually busy, so it's a great place to create a prepared environment. Learn how to do this so your child knows where to find what they need.

Obsessed with color-matching right now? Try these activities

Here are some ways to practice color-matching, using The Lovevery Drop and Match Dot Catcher and household craft supplies.

Is your toddler ready to take turns and share?

When we talk about sharing with two-year-olds, what we’re really talking about is turn-taking. Here are some tips for helping your child learn to take turns.

Try a sound walk (and these 3 other activities) to boost your child’s language skills

Your two-year-old is likely starting to demonstrate more awareness of environmental sounds. Here's how you can help them tune into sound.

Why it’s okay to not force that hug, by Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph

Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph discusses how empowering children to choose how they show affection can help them establish healthy boundaries later on.

Setting your child up to wash their hands on their own

Washing their hands is an important and practical skill for your child. Here's how to break it down into manageable steps.

How to pre-wire your child’s brain for reading

As early as 2, your child is starting to understand how books work. Here are some strategies to encourage your budding reader by encouraging "print motivation."

3 games that will help your child take turns with grace

Taking turns comes before sharing, and your child is ready to practice that now with some adult guidance.

DIY spice paints, nature soup, and more ways to explore smell

Many sensory activities focus on texture, temperature and other tactile properties. Try these ways to incorporate smell into your two-year-old’s sensory play.

5 things happening with your child’s language development right now

A lot of exciting language development happens between your child's second and third birthdays. Here's what you can expect now in terms of language development.

Your child may be learning faster now than at any other time

How music can help your child develop impulse control 

Musical play can help children practice turn-taking and following directions.

3 quick tips for a successful toddler playdate 

Playdates don’t always go as planned—here's how to set up your toddler and their playmates for success.

3 things I wish I knew about potty learning, by Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph

I didn’t have a solid plan when I went through the potty training process with my three children. Here are three takeaways about potty learning I wish I had known.

4 early math skills your toddler is ready to learn now

Here are four fundamental skills that your 2-year-old may be ready—and even excited—to explore.

4 ways to help your child learn body part vocabulary

If your toddler can already point to their nose or show you their hands, they may be ready to move on to trickier terms.

5 small changes to your home that make a big difference for your 2-year-old

A few simple switches to your home set-up can help your 2-year-old develop independence and self-reliance.

5 ways to build your child’s language skills through pretend play

Research shows that children who participate in more pretend play have larger vocabularies and stronger communication skills.