Tag: fine motor skills
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I’ll never forget the “Christmas of the Robot.” It was 2021. My son was just turning three, and I had convinced myself that he needed this expensive, battery-operated robot dog that walked, barked, and supposedly “learned” tricks. It cost me $60, which, let’s be honest, is a fortune in toddler economy. Christmas morning came. He…
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Why did I spend $80 on a talking giraffe when all my 9-month-old wanted was the cardboard box it came in? I made the rookie mistake of thinking a higher price tag meant better development. I shelled out big money for a massive electronic learning center that promised 30 songs and 5 learning modes. My baby…