July 11, 2022
The Creatively Shine Curriculum theme for July is “Oceans of Fun.” Here is our list of Oceans of Fun books that support our monthly curriculum theme.
June 29, 2022
Don’t lose heart! Just because your child is strong-willed does not mean they are a bad kid. Unfortunately, society has coupled “good kid” with the vague, ill-defined requirement of being “well behaved” — which is actually just code for “a child who doesn’t require much from me as an adult.” Strong-willed kids don’t fit that bill, and that’s why they often get a bad rap.
June 23, 2022
Being nervous and shy is normal for both adults and children. But if the idea of doing something social turns your preschooler into an anxious mess, it may be something else — they may be struggling with social anxiety.
June 15, 2022
As a parent, all you’re trying to do is raise your children to be functional human beings. But basic human nature very rarely cooperates. You probably have a “What About My Child Makes Me Anxious” list that you're constantly … well, worrying about. If one of items on that list is “My Child Is Bossy,” Little Sunshine’s is here to alleviate some fears and give you some tips on how to raise your naturally assertive child in the healthiest way possible.
June 8, 2022
Money is a “best-of-times-worst-of-times” topic. If you’re the parent of a preschooler, here are five ways to teach your preschooler about money.
June 8, 2022
The Creatively Shine Curriculum theme for June is “Sports & Gaming.” Here is our list of books that support our monthly curriculum theme.
June 1, 2022
For parents, part of what makes childhood so special is innocence. Sadly, kids will eventually experience difficult things like poverty, crime, and death in their own lives and witness things like war and hunger on the news. They’ll look to mom or dad to help them make sense of what they’re witnessing, and that can be a terrifying realization for parents.
May 12, 2022
Humans are messy. We do not enter this world seeking to organize and tidy up. If you’ve been a parent longer than five seconds, you know this firsthand. And if you’re the parent of a toddler or preschooler, you’ve probably experienced how hard it is to convince them to pick up their toys and do their chores.
May 5, 2022
The last thing mom and dad need to worry about is whether or not the simple, everyday objects around the house pose a hazard to their kiddos. Here are a few resources you can use that will help you know the best ways to keep your kids safe and which recently recalled consumer products may affect your life.