Entries by Emma Garbett

Emotional Regulation in Babies (0–2 Years)

Emotional Regulation in Babies (0–2 Years) How babies learn to manage big feelings — and how you can support their emotional development from the very beginning If you’re parenting a baby or toddler, chances are you’ve had moments where you’ve thought: Why does the smallest thing tip them over? Are they supposed to be this […]

Baby Language Development: What It Really Looks Like at 6–12 Months

Baby Language Development: What It Really Looks Like at 6–12 Months Let’s start with something most parents don’t say out loud — but absolutely think. “My baby isn’t really talking yet… should I be worried?” If your baby is between 6–12 months, chances are you’ve already caught yourself comparing. The baby who babbles constantly. The […]

Baby Cognitive Development: Your Baby’s First Cognitive Milestone

Baby Cognitive Development: Your Baby’s First Cognitive Milestone (And Why It Matters More Than You Think) When parents talk about baby milestones, the conversation often jumps straight to the visible ones — smiling, rolling, sitting, crawling. But baby cognitive development starts long before these skills appear. But long before your baby is on the move, […]

What Are Babies Actually Learning Through Play?

What Are Babies Actually Learning Through Play? (Why it’s never “just fun” — especially in the first two years) If you’ve ever watched your baby wave a scarf around, stare intently at a floating bubble, or crawl with great determination towards something crinkly and colourful, you’ve probably smiled… and then quietly wondered: This is lovely […]