You might have seen your little one sitting on the floor with their knees bent, feet at either side and their bottom between their legs — forming a “W” shape. This is called W-sitting.

Open-ended play is a type of play that encourages creativity and imagination by allowing children to explore and interact with materials without specific rules, instructions, or predetermined outcomes.

Early intervention is key for premature infants. Research shows that neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to change and adapt as a result of an experience) is higher in younger children and as a result in more changes can be facilitated when problems are picked up early on.

Does my child truly enjoy messy play and if not, then what to do to encourage engagement?