Puzzles are a wonderful way for babies to build dexterity and vocabulary. A colorful puzzle can introduce the concept of shapes, promote hand-eye coordination and the development of pincer muscles, and helps with problem-solving skills. Wood puzzles...
Deanna Niles McConnell is a freelance writer and mom based in central Oahu. Her articles on travel, parenting and product reviews have been featured in the online publications Matador and Road Trip Journal. Before trading high heels for flip flops on Oahu, she lived and studied in southern Maine, Maryland, Washington DC and Madrid. You can read Deanna's exploits in parenting and travel at her personal blog at travelingmonkeys.blogspot.com.
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