It’s never too early to introduce a love of books, so here are 10 of the best sound books to make reading to your little one even more fun The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When ...

Toddlers are learning language skills earlier than expected and by the age of 18 months understand enough of the lexicon of their own language to recognize how speakers use sounds to convey meaning.

A year-round hiking club in Pierce County – for toddlers. Metro Parks Tacoma has a new program for parents and children under the age of four at Point Defiance Park. It’s called ‘Tots on the Trail.’ ...

Back-to-school time requires parents to find ways to get their kids to school on time. Smart alarm clocks can be helpful tools to manage the morning rush. USA TODAY Shopping provides a list of alarm ...

Have you ever walked away from a group of children hard at play, with ringing ears and a cacophony of sounds swirling around you? Well, for many early childhood teachers, this is their work day ...

Have your kids come home singing their ABCs to a familiar tune - but one that somehow sounds just a bit off? You're not imagining it: the alphabet song is changing. The original song most of us grew ...

In the wise words of Jane Austen, “I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book.” Whether you have a newborn, toddlers or older kids, ...