BabyPalooza: April 29 – May 5

Spring is in full swing and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to invite babies from 3 to 18 months of age (and their grown-ups) to try us out for free.

Open Gym and Babies and Toddler classes for 3- to 18-month-olds are free at all three Richmond-area Romp n’ Roll locations April 29 – May 5 . Drop in for Open Gym, but please preregister for a class. You can find our schedule at www.rompnroll.com and you can call us at 420-4100.

We hope to see you next week!

Language Learning and Later-Borns

One of the more consistent (and unfortunate) findings in the field of developmental psychology is that only children and first-born children typically develop better language skills than later-born children.  There are two major reasons why this occurs.  First, the only child or first-born child is listening exclusively to the parents who serve as excellent language models.  Meanwhile, the later-born spends a lot of time listening to older siblings who are not yet speaking clearly and correctly.  For instance, some of you may have a nickname that is the result of your older sibling’s inability to pronounce your name correctly when you were born. Continue reading

The Appeal of Prehistoric Predators

Is your little one enamored with dinosaurs, particularly the large, vicious carnivores like the Tyrannosaurus Rex?  If so, he is engaging in a fondness that is quite typical among young children.  What is the appeal of these prehistoric predators? Continue reading

The Benefits of Dancing with Rompy

There is no doubt that your child will have a lot of fun in a Dance with Rompy class.  And you probably are aware that participation in the class will greatly improve important physical attributes such as flexibility, strength, and endurance.  You might even know that dance is a great way to reduce stress and enhance socialization.

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