Childhood Development Terms

noun a child's toy consisting of a stick with a model of a horse's head at one end

• In the 17th century, a hobbyhorse was a popular toy resembling a horse on a stick.
• Sarah's hobbyhorse is collecting vintage vinyl records.
• I don't understand why he's always on his hobbyhorse about politics.
• His insistence on perfection is his hobbyhorse, always striving for the unattainable.

noun A male student attending school, typically a young boy

• The schoolboy was diligent in his studies and always turned in his homework on time.
• The schoolboy was excited for the weekend so he could hang out with his friends.
• The schoolboy was pumped to ace his test and show off to his classmates.
• The schoolboy's curiosity was like a flame that couldn't be extinguished.

noun a small amount or degree; a bit

• The recipe calls for a tad of salt to enhance the flavors.
• Just add a tad more sugar to make it sweeter.
• I only need a tad of cash to buy that new game.
• She felt a tad overwhelmed by the amount of work on her plate.

noun a mother with one/two/etc children

adjective describing the number of children a mother has

• The mum-of-two organized a charity event to raise funds for the local school.
• My friend is a mum-of-one and she's always juggling work and family responsibilities.
• Being a mum-of-three is no joke, it's like a three-ring circus at home!
• As a mum-of-four, she's like a superhero managing all her kids' activities and schedules.

noun a jigsaw family is a family unit that fits together like pieces of a puzzle, each member playing a unique and essential role in the overall structure

• The concept of a jigsaw family is when a family is made up of diverse individuals who come together to form a cohesive unit.
• Our family is like a jigsaw puzzle, with each member fitting together perfectly.
• Our jigsaw family is lit, we all bring something unique to the table.
• Each member of our family is like a piece of a jigsaw puzzle, fitting together to create a beautiful picture.

noun a place where children can play and have adventures, often featuring equipment like swings, slides, and climbing structures

• The local council has invested in building a new adventure playground for children in the community.
• Let's take the kids to the adventure playground down the street for some fun.
• The adventure playground is the coolest spot in town for hanging out with friends.
• Exploring new career opportunities can be like navigating through an adventure playground of challenges and rewards.