Cooler fall weather often makes us think of bundling up and staying indoors. While a cozy fall day at home can be fun, there are many ways your family can still enjoy the great outdoors. … Read More
Educational Benefits of Music
Whether it’s dancing, singing, or playing along, children love music. More than just a fun activity, music has several educational benefits as well. Here are four educational benefits of music for children. Music improves math … Read More
How to Encourage a Child’s Love of Reading
Literacy is a critical skill for a child to learn, and it’s also ideal for a child’s natural curiosity and imagination. Whether your child needs some encouragement to open a book or if they already … Read More
Transitioning into a Summer Family Routine
For many families, the start of summer means different schedules, activities, and priorities. While your child may be looking forward to longer days and summer vacations, a routine is still important. According to Dr. Peter … Read More
Why we shouldn’t force children to apologize
Teaching our children to apologize and say sorry may seem like common sense parenting. However, simply forcing a child to say “I’m sorry” doesn’t teach the desired skill which is the development of empathy. Sometimes … Read More
The Importance of Playing
When children play, they learn about themselves and their surroundings while exploring and discovering about the world. Play is an essential part of every child’s life and it is vital for the enjoyment of childhood as well … Read More
The way we communicate with others
The way we choose to communicate with others can determine the response we get from the other person. The way in which we transmit messages to our children will have an extremely significant impact on … Read More
6 Family Tradition Ideas for the New Year
Many families enjoy partaking in traditions at this time of the year, especially around the holidays. However, January is also an ideal time to start some new family traditions. Try these six family New Year … Read More
Holiday Season Crafts for Preschoolers
The holidays are rife with imagery, colors, and ideas that can spark a preschooler’s imagination. Here are some fun and creative holiday craft ideas for your preschooler. Hanukkah Menorah Shape Collage This Hanukkah craft can … Read More
Getting Your Child Involved in Holiday Traditions
This holiday season, you may be wondering how you can get your young child more involved. No matter what your family celebrates, holiday traditions are an ideal way to spend quality time together, and create … Read More