Toddler parents, this one is for you! Save this post for those moments you need help understanding your toddler and their development 🌱 Toddlers aren’t meant to “behave” they are meant to explore their surroundings, test boundaries, discover how things work and what they like/dislike, and learn how to be their own person. Research shows that in the first few years of life, more than one million new neural connections form every second to build your child’s brain architecture! 🧠💪 This period o

Vika, 16, isn’t just witnessing war – she’s growing up in it. In Chuhuiv, a city near the frontline in Ukraine, explosions echo almost every day. Yet Vika keeps learning, dreaming and finding strength at home, a place where she feels safe, loved and free to be herself. This #WorldChildrensDay, and every day, let’s protect every child’s right to be loved and live in peace. | UNICEF

119K views · 4K reactions | Play therapy is an incredible tool for not just the child, but also the caregiver. It’s an opportunity to help bond with the child and learn to communicate and support them in your home. Part 1 of this series shows a new foster parent who is worried and concerned about things happening in the home. Stay tuned for part 2 which will show the parent consult!  | Laura • Foster Parent Partner | Facebook