Parents want the best for their children. Providing for your child means making sure they are given all of the tools necessary to grow into happy, strong, smart, and successful individuals. As parents, we work hard to act as teachers for our children from the moment...
Children learn a number of important lessons in school, and they aren’t all academic in nature. Learning how to make friends, for instance, is one essential lesson that children will experience during their time in child care. They are building confidence and...
Do you wish you had more hours in the day? That’s obviously a rhetorical question. After dropping off the little ones at school, stopping for coffee on the way to work, flying through the day, and then scurrying to pick them up after work, and then the dreaded evening...
Making sure your little one gets enough sleep, including naps, is an essential part of their growth and development. Why? Here are some reasons: Cognitive Development Adequate sleep helps your child learn. You know how much your little one absorbs each day in the...
This is the question that weighs on every preschool parent’s mind in June! Preschool curriculum has definitely changed over the years in order to prepare children for the rigors of Kindergarten. Standardized testing now begins in second and third grades,...
No one can deny the importance of learning, but physical activity is also a major aspect of a child’s growth and development. Children need space to move and physical activity is not limited to children who can walk. We are always looking for ways to get them...
A Lot of Patience Will Bring Out the ‘Little Angel’ in Every Child. There’s a “Little Angel” in every child. This can be hard to believe at times, especially when your child is screaming on the floor of the grocery store simply because you won’t buy frozen pizzas...
The right tools – and a lot of patience – will go a long way when potty training your child. Learning to go to the bathroom “all by yourself” is a huge milestone for any child to attain, one they each meet at their individual pace. The American Academy of...
Helping little ones make healthy choices in the kitchen can seem a little daunting but the rewards of a good diet are well worth it! Whether you are wrangling a picky eater or fighting a time crunch, try offering a few key nutrients and encouraging healthy choices...
Halloween is often a young child’s favorite fall celebration and it has all of the ingredients to build special family memories. Here are some helpful hints that will hopefully make your Halloween safer, less stressful and more enjoyable for your family: When...
