Join Lalo Co-Founder Michael Wieder and Lalo's Head of Play & Development, Lizzie Assa in a discussion on how to embrace parent-led learning at every stage. Each session is broken out by age range with tips specific to your little ones' milestones. See them all below:
Meet: The Play Boxes: 0-6 months
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Talk or sing to your baby while changing, dressing, or feeding them. Your soothing voice will comfort them and this will foster connection and playfulness.
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Make tummy time engaging by lying beside them and looking in a mirror together. Play peek-a-boo and interact in front of a mirror to keep them interested.
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Introduce a lovey during calm and nurturing moments. Building an attachment to the lovey early on can provide comfort, promote emotional regulation, and eventually aid in their independence.
Meet: The Play Boxes: 6-12 mos
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Take time to observe their preferences and interests, and let them guide the play.
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Create an environment that allows your child to explore and interact with their surroundings. Keep it simple by having favorite toys around the house in easy-to-access areas.
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Engage in conversations throughout the day. This not only strengthens your bond but also supports their language development as they begin to understand and communicate more effectively.
Meet: The Play Boxes: 12-18 mos
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Support your child's growing mobility and curiosity through play that involves physical movement. Create safe spaces for them to explore and practice coordination skills.
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Incorporate everyday objects and items from their environment to stimulate their creativity and curiosity, like putting their favorite play silk inside a big metal mixing bowl!
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Capitalize on your child's growing ability to imitate and learn. Have fun encouraging them to imitate you and don’t forget to mirror them as well!
Meet: The Play Boxes: 18-24 mos
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Let your child practice autonomy by giving them the chance to try things on their own. Encourage them to attempt tasks independently before stepping in to assist.
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Make play accessible by placing toys and play materials within easy reach in common areas. This encourages your child to initiate play without constant adult involvement.
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Encourage unstructured play as your child's world grows and expands. Build in time for play the same way you build in time for rest and reading.
Meet the Speakers:
Lizzie Assa, Head of Play and Development @ Lalo & Founder of The Workspace for Children
Michael Wieder, Co-Founder, President & CMO @ Lalo
