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Parents often share their concern about their baby’s dependence on the pacifier and how long it’s okay to use one. If your baby’s pacifier feels like the secret to peace in your home, you’re not alone. That tiny piece of silicone can work wonders, instantly calming your little one, helping them drift to sleep, and giving you a much-needed moment of quiet. But behind that magic, there’s something deeper happening — something tied to your baby’s sensory and oral development. Wh

When we think about helping children learn to speak, we often picture story time, songs, and first conversations — but one of the most powerful tools for speech development actually starts at the table. The muscles your child uses to chew, swallow, and explore new foods are the same muscles  they’ll later rely on to form words, control breath, and articulate sounds clearly. Oral Development: The Foundation for Speech Before a child can pronounce “banana,” they first need to c

Most nannies are truly wonderful — caring, patient, and loving with our little ones. But they’re not usually trained in what’s happening...

"Beyond play: working on becoming smarter" As a parent, you want to support your little one in every way possible. Did you know that...

Is your child struggling with reading fluency or comprehension? You’re not alone—many parents in Hoboken seek extra support to help their...

Toddlers are natural explorers, and at 12 to 30 months, their bodies and brains are primed to learn through the senses. Among the most...

Meet Jordanna, the founder of Compass and learn about the journey and their programming for children in Hoboken

Why bright colors are important for your baby's development, and why you should reconsider the Insta-perfect neutrals.

We are very excited about our summer camp program this year for multiple reasons. Compass Learning Advantage is moving to a new clubhouse...

The love of learning is the best gift we can give our children. Opening their eyes to absorbing knowledge and helping them to widen their...

We all know that swimming is good for our physical health. We also want to ensure our children learn to swim as swimming is one of the...

Social and emotional milestones (4 months - 5 years) As a parent, you know your child the best. You are the one who is by their side from...

It is Valentine’s Day, the day when we express our feelings and affections towards others by giving cards, flowers or small gifts. But...

This month is Women's History Month and COMPASS would like to acknowledge three influential women who have helped paved the way for women,

Reality Check: Friendship is generated with opportunity, common interests, and communication between two people. Seems obvious....

The holidays are over. We made it to 2022. It's nice to be here with you. How’s it going so far? Any resolutions? Self-promises? Goals? I...

Feel Awesome Doing Awesome Things That Bring Joy To Your Everyday Life With Love and Gratitude Every year, I look back at the reasons I...

Cold-haters have no reason to avoid enjoying the winter experience. This guide will help you avoid buying a Canada Goose jacket and still...

I want to tell you a secret. Its about finding balance between thoughts and feelings. Do you want your kids to be able to bounce back...

This one is for the parents and caregivers trying to navigate emotions that are flying high and low, sometimes at the drop of a dime....