One of my favorite things to do is to visit a zoo with my kids when they were younger and still is. I loved witnessing the wonder and amazement in my son’s eyes as he saw an animal for the first (2nd or 3rd) time! His face would light up and he would smile in excitement.

Children love to play Hide-and-seek from their earliest days, but it’s not just a silly game.

Playing peekaboo with your baby leads to searching for hidden objects and, ultimately, to the excitement of playing hide-and-seek.

There are some clear cognitive benefits to playing hiding games. Peekaboo makes them giggle but also teaches them the concept of object permanence; that things can still exist even though they might not be able to see them.

Children love their pets—and for good reason. Creatures large and small teach, delight, and offer a special kind of companionship.

Everyone knows that kids love animals. A quick search through your child’s bedroom will remind you just how densely imaginary critters populate the storybooks, movies, music, toys, decor, and clothes of childhood.