August 23, 2022
Have you ever said something that you instantly wished you could take back? Parents often say things to their children that have much bigger ramifications than they realize. Here are four damaging things that parents say to their children without realizing it.
August 11, 2022
First day of preschool! Woohoo! Right? Not for some. For kids and parents alike, the first day of preschool can be the highest of highs or the lowest of lows. Being nervous about making new friends, being in new locations, and being away from parents can make it hard for kids.
July 19, 2022
We’re talking about their financial credit. Why? Because the stats aren’t pretty — 1 in 50 U.S. children were victims of ID fraud from 2020 to 2021, and 1 in 45 had personal information that was exposed in a data breach. To avoid being a part of that statistic, here are the highpoints on child identity theft that you need to know about.
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.