OUR PLAYROOM: PLAYFUL PICKS FOR CURIOUS HANDS & BIG IMAGINATIONS
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Stacking: The Surprising Skill Behind Towers, Triumphs, and Tumbles
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Stacking is one of those milestones that quietly appears in toddlerhood—and suddenly, it’s everywhere. Blocks on blocks, bowls inside bowls, pegs in holes. But what looks like simple play is…
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Taking Turns: A Slow (but Meaningful) Skill in the Making
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When do children actually learn to take turns? If your toddler refuses to wait for their turn, or doesn’t yet grasp the concept at all, you’re not behind. Taking turns…
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Narrate the Moment: On the Go – Big Transitions, Appointments & Social Moments
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Some transitions are bigger than others. New places, new people, new routines—each one can feel enormous when you’re little. But with calm narration, these big moments can become opportunities for…
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Smart Starts: Brain-Building Play Guides for Every Age
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Simple games. Real-life routines. Meaningful moments that grow the brain. Whether you’ve got a six-month-old rolling over for the first time or a toddler narrating their pretend soup recipe, your…
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4 Surprising Ways Your Toddler Is Learning Math Without Numbers
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If you’ve ever watched your toddler line up cars, pour water between cups, or insist that the triangle cracker doesn’t belong with the round ones—you’ve already seen early math in…
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4 Signs Your Toddler Understands Language (Even If They’re Not Saying Much)
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You ask if they want a banana, and they reach for the counter. You mention bath time, and they walk to the bathroom. They’re not saying much, but somehow, they…
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Narrate the Moment: On the Go – Outdoor Explorations & Beyond
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Your toddler doesn’t need a nature curriculum or a packed playground schedule to learn and grow outside. These everyday outdoor adventures—walks, swings, splashes, or just spotting a dog—are full of…
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Smart Starts: Brain‑Building Play for Toddlers (Ages 2–3)
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Simple games that support planning, flexibility, self-control, and problem-solving—one moment at a time. Your toddler is starting to think like a little scientist—asking questions, testing ideas, and learning through every…
Hi there — I’m E.
A mama, recovering perfectionist, former corporate type, and lifelong lover of little things that spark big joy. I created Snack & Story Co. as a quiet corner of the internet to celebrate the everyday magic of parenting — inspired by life with my husband, S, and our little guy, A. Everything you’ll find here is curated with intention — rooted in research, tested in real life, and shared with love. Thanks for being here. Let’s feed little minds and bellies, together.
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Recent Posts
- Stacking: The Surprising Skill Behind Towers, Triumphs, and Tumbles
- Taking Turns: A Slow (but Meaningful) Skill in the Making
- Narrate the Moment: On the Go – Big Transitions, Appointments & Social Moments
- Smart Starts: Brain-Building Play Guides for Every Age
- 4 Surprising Ways Your Toddler Is Learning Math Without Numbers
