April 27, 2022
Getting a Preschooler to Talk About Their Day
How can parents get their preschooler to open up when the preschooler seems so uninterested in talking? Here are some things to keep in mind and to try.
Emotional and Social Development
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January 12, 2022
Child Development Stages
Everybody appreciates a good map. Some might like the aesthetic appeal of a physical map, but it’s safe to say everyone would literally be lost without the map on their smartphones. Very few people would want to travel to an unknown destination without their phone telling them where to go. Having a guide makes things easy. Dependable. Relaxing.
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November 10, 2021
Fact vs Fiction: Learning the Difference Between Make-Believe & Reality
Research has shown that, at the earliest, kids don’t start understanding the difference between fiction and reality until the age of 3. Lots of educators and experts assert that they don’t fully understand the difference until they are 6 years old. So what’s a parent to do before, during, and after this stage? Here are some tips.
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November 3, 2021
Raising a Team Player
Whether they end up in team sports or whether they are navigating a group project at school, being a team player and valuing good teamwork are skills that every child can benefit from
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November 2, 2021
Giving Back: At-Home Activity
This at-home activity is great on those days off of work and school. This at-home activity is all about Giving Back! Everyone in the family will enjoy a special thank you note.
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November 1, 2021
Giving Back: Reading List
Our November curriculum theme is Giving Back. We have compiled a Giving Back Reading list of suggested books to read this month.
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October 15, 2021
“Scary” Emotions: Teaching Kids How To Engage With Three Big Feelings
The same goes for kids. The emotions they feel are raw and wild. Without some kind of direction, they can easily get lost in them. Here is some guidance on how to help your child navigate three “scarier” emotions: anger, fear, and sadness.
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October 7, 2021
What Is Social Emotional Learning?
Social emotional learning (SEL) is “the process in which children acquire emotional intelligence, develop empathy for others, and learn problem-solving skills.”
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September 17, 2021
It’s Mine! – How To Teach Kids About Sharing
If it’s going to be something every parent has to teach their child, there’s no sense in kicking the can down the road. Let’s roll up our sleeves and talk about what we can do to teach our kids how to share.
