Admitting when you are wrong and asking for forgiveness is difficult for some adults. Imagine being a kid and trying to understand these concepts. Young children act and react impulsively, sometimes leading them to insult or hit someone else, and… read more
When I was about 5 years old, I had a friend named Patty. She had straight brown hair with bangs, brown eyes and stood as tall as my bedroom doorknob. She had a brother named Norman and always had a… read more
“Between the ages of 2 and 5, children enter a phase often called the ‘why’ phase. This period is marked by a surge in curiosity as their brains rapidly develop,” said Growing Seeds Learning Academy. “Neuroscientists explain that this stage… read more
“If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders.” Abigail Van Buren, better known as renowned advice columnist Dear Abby, penned those words in one of her legendary columns. Popular Science reports… read more
We’ve all heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While that may not be a particularly scientific analysis, science does suggest that frequently snacking on apples can help with brain development and learning! Their richness in… read more
Brushing your teeth is an everyday task and comes naturally (to most). As parents, we know how hard we struggle to make sure that our children have done their part in cleaning their teeth. It may seem like some sort… read more
While listening skills are practiced every day in preschool and kindergarten classrooms, it is up to parents to continue building those listening skills at home. Former kindergarten teacher Ilene Vitkus shared some of her classroom tactics to make at-home listening… read more
“It’s as easy as riding a bike ...” Oh, as if those words were as true to our tikes who are learning to ride those two-wheel bikes for the first time! When it comes time to teach your child how… read more
Halloween is tomorrow, and since the holiday might look a little different for most people this year, why not get crafty? Included here are some easy and spooky Halloween crafts that can be tailored to any age and level of… read more
Your child’s movement milestones are building blocks to his success — one can’t work without the other. These milestones that your 4 or 5-year-old should hit are extremely important for their development, both physically and mentally. The Affect of Mobile… read more
