Welcome to The Free Spirit Play Kit for months 34-36

Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph introduce the Free Spirit Play Kit for months 34 to 36 of your toddler's life.

Simple ideas for pretend play at age 2.5

Just like other types of development, pretend play happens in stages.

This everyday item is a powerhouse for pretend play

Cardboard is inexpensive, plentiful, and just right for a two-year-old getting into new kinds of pretend play. Here are 4 cardboard activities for your two-year-old.

6 outdoor activities you can bring inside when the weather turns

We’ve collected 6 classic outdoor activity you can bring inside to enhance sensory development and gross and fine motor skills—even when the weather’s bad.

6 math concepts you can practice at home (no textbook needed)

Here are some early childhood math activities for your two-year-old that make the most of playtime and their normal routine.

Do this quick prep for a peaceful playdate

Playdates are a great time to develop social skills like building friendships and taking turns. Here's how to support your child before and during a playdate.

The coat flip and more Montessori tips to help children learn to get dressed

For your child, each step of getting dressed is a new skill to learn. Here’s how you can teach your child how to put on pants, shirts, dresses, and coats.

How to Montessori your bathroom, by @our.montessori.journey

Some small tweaks to your bathroom can help set up your toddler for success, with toileting, handwashing, bathtime, and more.

Is your child ready for a big kid bed?

Ultimately the decision is up to you, but here are some ways to notice and support your child's readiness to transition a crib to a bed.

RIE, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, & more—choosing the best educational approach for your child, by Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph

We compiled this guide to different early childhood philosophies to help you make informed decisions about childcare.

Are we there yet? 10 no-materials games for car rides

Traveling with children can be challenging. Here are some ideas for the car that require no materials or tech and can be played by both driver and passengers.

Now we are 3: Here’s what to look forward to

Three years old comes with new social-emotional and logic skills, language, independence, curiosity, and a sense of right and wrong. Learn more in our post.

Planning ahead: a key skill your 3-year-old is developing now

If your child notices it’s raining and tells you they need an umbrella, they’re showing a small sign of a big cognitive skill that emerges during the 3-year-old year—thinking ahead.

An expert guide to nighttime potty learning 

There’s a lot you can do to help your child with potty learning during the day—but once they fall asleep, your role in helping them stay dry takes a backseat to biology.

Important speech and language skills your 2-year-old child may be working on now

Even if you can’t understand everything your toddler says right now, you may be on your way to having your first real conversations with them ❤️

2-year-olds can be demanding. Here’s how to respond.

If you give in to their demand—especially when they use a rude tone—you may worry about reinforcing a challenging behavior. Are you? There’s no one right answer—and it sometimes depends on the situation. 

Here’s how to make the most of playtime with your preschooler 

Is your child heading off to preschool? Even after they start preschool, studies show quality playtime at home continues to have a big impact on their development.

Why—and how—to apologize to your child after tough moments