The History of Toys Throughout the Ages

By Amanda Roland | December 18, 2023 | Feature
Toys have come a long way. Just as our society advances, so do the toys and games that entertain our children. With Christmas coming, we took at look at the history of toys throughout the ages. The Early Years  The history of toys dates back centuries. In early civilizations, there were two main types of toys

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The Montessori Method: Toys that Teach

By Amanda Roland | March 29, 2023 | Conception 2 College , Toddler
The Montessori method was developed in the early 1900s by an Italian scholar and scientist named Dr. Maria Montessori. She created schools for children in Italy that fostered “rigorous, self-motivated growth for children and adolescents in all areas of their development—cognitive, emotional, social, and physical,” according to the American Montessori Society. When Dr. Montessori’s method

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How to Get Toddler Toys Squeaky Clean

By Amanda Roland | September 1, 2021 | Articles , Toddler
Most toddlers have no trouble collecting a mountain of toys thanks to generous family members and friends. As a parent, it’s your job to make sure their toys stay clean after your kiddo is finished playing with them and (probably) putting them in their mouth. But what do you clean them with? Many cleaners on the market

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