Meditation is another one of those buzzwords that seems to be everywhere lately. It can be one of those words that’s hard to get a grasp as to what it means. Meditation is the practice of focusing on mindfulness; meaning: focusing one’s mind on a particular thought, activity, or object. It’s done with the intent of training one’s attention and awareness to achieve mental clarity as well as a stable and calm emotional state.

That can feel like a lot to unpack, it can be even more to unpack for kids; however, practicing meditation from an early age can help kids better acclimate to changes, become more mindful of themselves, stay focused on the present, control emotions, and so

As a parent, it can be tricky to figure out what size mattress is right for your child when it comes time to transition from crib to “big kid” bed. There’s a lot of information out there, but 5 Little Monkeys wants to make the process of choosing a mattress as simple as possible. That’s why we designed a mattress to grow with your child - from out of the crib, all the way through to leaving for college. Our standard size childrens’ mattresses are designed to support your child’s growing bodies, and provide lasting benefits like temperature regulation for the best night’s sleep possible.

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Think back to your very first buddy. You’ll probably think of your first friend from school—the person whose eyes you met across the classroom and instantly became best friends with! Or maybe it was a cousin or a neighborhood kid! But let’s go a little further down memory lane. Who was the first friend who accompanied you in your imaginative quests? Likely it was Teddy, your teddy bear. Although as adults we don’t quite remember how many adventures we took with our stuffed animal, we can confidently say that your plush toy helped mold who you are today.

Language & Socialization Skills

Ever thought about how you first got started speaking? It may have been primarily...