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• 2017
  • December
  • Overwhelmed as a parent of a baby or young child? You just need "The Basics."
  • Why Talking, Singing, and Pointing are Superpowers + 6 Everyday Ideas
• 2018
  • Why Your Young Child's Brain Needs Movement & Play + 7 Simple Ideas!
  • February
  • 8 Simple Tips for Building a Healthy Brain with Books!
  • 3 Simple Ways YOU Can Help Parents Maximize Love & Manage Stress (right where you are)
  • 5 Fun Ways to Turn Meal-time into MATH-time!
  • 10 Everyday Ways Your Child Can Explore Through Movement and Play (even when it’s hot outside)
  • The #1 Thing You Need to Know About Reading to Your Baby + 7 Simple Tips
  • How a Simple Bedtime Routine Can Help Your Child Feel Secure (and help you manage stress)
  • The Brain-Changing Power of Talking, Singing, and Pointing During Your Baby’s First Year!
  • 3 Everyday Ways to Talk About Math with Little Ones
• 2019
  • 7 Simple Ideas for Exploring through Movement and Play (and why your child's brain needs it!)
  • 4 Ways You Can "Do the Basics" During the Holiday Season!
  • The Basics of Exploring through Movement and Play with Your Baby and Toddler
  • 3 Simple Ways for Busy Parents to Make Books Part of Everyday Life!
  • Real talk about making read-aloud time a positive experience for your child AND for you!
  • 5 Simple (yet powerful) Ways YOU Can Help Parents Maximize Love & Manage Stress!
  • Narrate life from the beginning! Your child’s brain depends on it.
  • 8 Simple Ways to Build a Strong Foundation for Math
  • Building a Healthy Brain with Books: 8 Simple Tips!
  • 3 Things You Can Do TODAY to Maximize Love & Manage Stress
  • 6 Simple Ways to Support Language Learning with Your Child
  • Use these everyday moments to prepare your child for math! (even if you're not a "math person")
  • Getting Back to The Basics During the Holidays
• 2020
  • 15 Screen-Free Indoor Activities to Keep a Young Child Busy
  • One thing is certain during this uncertain time: your child’s brain & body are still developing. Here’s how The Basics can help!
  • 8 Simple Ways to Make Math a Fun Part of Daily Life!
  • How bubbles, balloons, blocks, and boxes can provide hours of fun for little ones!
  • 10 Simple Ways to Get Creative & Have FUN with Read-aloud Time!
  • Parents and caregivers, here's the most important thing you can do for yourself and your children during these trying times.
  • How Reading and Discussing Stories Can Help Your Child Process Uncomfortable Emotions
  • Caring for children requires caring for you. 8 ways to manage stress when life is challenging and unpredictable.
  • 10 reasons it’s important to talk with your child from the very beginning!
  • Use meal time, bath time, & car time to prepare your child for math!
  • 5 Practical Ways Parents Can Maximize Love & Manage Stress during the Holidays
• 2021
  • 15 Screen-Free Indoor Activities to Keep a Young Child Busy
  • 3 Simple Ways for Busy Parents to Make Books Part of Everyday Life!
  • Let's be honest: reading to little ones can be challenging. Here are 6 simple ways you can enjoy it!
  • How "The Basics" Support Resilience in Children
  • Keep calm and connect with your child: simple ways to change the way you communicate (even in the midst of conflict)
  • How everyday conversation can help your prepare your child for math!
  • How bubbles, balloons, blocks, and boxes can provide hours of fun!
  • Reading stories together can help your child process difficult emotions. (Plus some booklists that can help!)
  • 3 Things You Can Do TODAY to Maximize Love & Manage Stress
  • 10 reasons it’s important to talk with your child from the very beginning!
  • How meal time, bath time, & car time can prepare your child for math!
  • Are you a parent or caregiver feeling added holiday stress? These 5 tips can help!
• 2022
  • 7 simple, doable, low-energy tips for parents who don't love to play!