From an early age, children can learn about money and value. While it may seem like a difficult topic to help a young child understand, there are some fun ways your child can learn about … Read More
15 Indoor Activity Ideas for an Only Child
Many families with an only child, or an older child and an infant, wonder about ways they can help entertain their child indoors. During cold winter months or pandemic lockdown, here are 15 ways your … Read More
Making Chores Fun for Children
According to a study by Brown University School of Medicine, children who helped with household chores had higher persistence and increased levels of emotional wellbeing and happiness. Doing household chores helps your child learn responsibility, … Read More
Holiday Crafts for Preschoolers
The holidays are here again, and it’s an ideal time to help your child express their creativity with crafts. Enjoy completing these holiday crafts together this year. Paper Snowflakes Creating paper snowflakes is a classic … Read More
How to Transition Your Nursery
The move from baby to toddler can seem like a sudden one to many parents. There are a lot of big changes, including the need to transition your nursery to a toddler’s bedroom. Here are … Read More
Moving? How to Help Your Child Adjust
Moving is an exciting and stressful time for everyone. If you’re moving soon, here are some ways you can help your child cope and handle the transition. Before the move Discuss the move with your … Read More
Grandparents and Babysitting
According to a recent study, in households where a child’s grandparents do not live with them, nearly one in four children under five is regularly cared for by a grandparent. Having your child’s grandparent babysit … Read More
Self-Care Tips for Parents
A parent’s top concern is looking after their children and making sure they feel loved, supported, and cared for. But when things get stressful, they may let their own needs fall to the wayside. However, … Read More
At-Home Halloween Ideas
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, many families are planning Halloween celebrations at home, rather than the traditional night of trick-or-treating. Here are some safer, at-home Halloween ideas for your family to try this year. … Read More
Quick School-Night Dinners
These days, families are under more pressure than ever to juggle careers, family, health concerns, and their personal wellbeing. With that in mind, here are some quick school-night dinners to help you save time while … Read More
Ideas to Teach Your Child About Space
Children have big imaginations, and nothing seems to spark that imagination more than outer space. With so many possibilities, children love to imagine what could be out there, and love to learn about the things … Read More
Helping Your Child Build Healthy Relationships
Learning how to build healthy relationships is an important life skill for children to have. Not only does it develop empathy, confidence, and moral reasoning, but it helps to set a good foundation for relationships … Read More
Managing Childhood Fears
Whether it was thunderstorms, monsters under the bed, or a certain type of bug, we can all remember childhood fears we had. If your child is afraid of something not normally considered dangerous, you can … Read More
How Music Helps Children Learn
Parents and caregivers know that children love music, whether it’s listening to it, singing and dancing along, or even making music themselves. Music is fun for children, but also plays an important role in learning. … Read More
Helping Your Child Learn to Write
Young children can have a difficult time learning how to write. From fine motor skills to remembering shapes, there are many things that your child has to contend with. Here are some tips to help … Read More
Ideas for Outdoor Learning
With the warmer weather, taking learning outdoors is a great way to help make it fun and interesting for your child. Here are 7 ideas for outdoor learning you can try with your child this … Read More
Encouraging Children to Try New Things
Parents of young children are probably familiar with their child’s hesitation to try something new. Whether it’s a new food, talking to a new person, or trying a new way of doing something, children can … Read More
How Families Can Get Involved in Preschool
According to Diane Levin, Ph.D., of Wheelock College, a positive preschool-parent relationship “demonstrates to your child that he can trust his teacher, because you do.” Also, research shows that parents who get involved in daycare … Read More
Safe Outdoor Activities for Families
While more and more places are opening up after quarantine lockdown, you may be wondering which activities are still safe for your family. Here are some safe outdoor activities for families to do while maintaining … Read More
The Importance of Schedules
Coronavirus quarantine has made daily life feel very different for most of us. But according to Dr. Peter Gorski of Harvard Medical School, knowing what to expect from daily life can develop a child’s confidence. … Read More
Staying Connected Despite Distance
When most of us are at home and physically distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, we can be feeling a loss of connection from our friends, and family members we don’t live with. Children feel this … Read More
Managing Your Child’s Screen Time During Quarantine
When our regular activities are restricted because of coronavirus quarantine, it can be tempting to turn to screen-based activities on our devices. If you’re concerned about managing your child’s screen time during quarantine, here are … Read More
Celebrating Birthdays During Quarantine
Children love celebrating their birthday with friends and fun activities. If your child will be celebrating a birthday in quarantine, they may be feeling sad at not being able to have a traditional party. However, … Read More
4 Fun Springtime Crafts for Children
Even if you may not be able to spend time outdoors during coronavirus quarantine, there are still many fun springtime crafts you and your child can make together. Try these four crafts to help teach … Read More
Teaching Young Children About Nutrition
Whether or not your child is a picky eater, as a parent you want to make sure they get all the nutrients they need for healthy development. Yet, it can be difficult to encourage your … Read More
Developing Your Child’s Gross Motor Skills
Gross motor skills are physical skills that involve large muscle groups of the body. Children use their gross motor skills when they run, jump, stand, sit, walk, balance, climb, and dance. Not only do they … Read More
Ways to Model Good Behavior as a Parent
Young children are very curious and observant, and often mimic the behavior of their parents or caregivers. Recent research has suggested that a child’s tendency to copy everything an adult, does regardless of the logic … Read More
Fun Math Activities for Preschoolers
Children are introduced to the fundamentals of math from an early age. Pattern recognition, pattern creation, shapes, and sizes are all concepts that form the building blocks of math. Try these fun math activities with … Read More
How to Support Your Child in Uncertain Times
Many children experience fear or anxiety when they hear about world events or stressful things. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one out of every eight children is affected by an anxiety disorder. … Read More
Indoor Activities for Children
When families are unable to go outside, it may seem like the children have the hardest time adjusting. Because children love to play and be active, these feelings are understandable. However, there are several ways … Read More
Helping Your Child Get Along With Others
Learning to get along well with others is an important skill for young children to learn. Not only will it help them have an easier time in social environments like daycare or preschool, but according … Read More
Teaching Dental Health to Young Children
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, one out of 10 two-year-old children already have one or more cavities, and nearly half of five-year-olds have at least one cavity. Even though your child’s baby teeth … Read More
Outdoor Family Activities in the Winter Months
Depending on where you live, going outdoors during the winter might not be high on your list of fun things to do. However, outdoor time for children is important year-round. Outdoor activity sees a reduced … Read More
Indoor Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids
When the weather is rainy or too cold for outdoor activities, your children can still burn off some energy and indulge their natural curiosity with an indoor scavenger hunt. These indoor scavenger hunt ideas range … Read More
Quick and Healthy Family Meals
With work, school, entertainment, classes, and other commitments, your family’s life can be very busy. However, there are many healthy meals that are also delicious and easy to make. Here are some quick and healthy … Read More
New Year’s Day Family Activities
Many families have their own New Year traditions, and it’s always fun to celebrate another year together as a family. Here are some ideas for New Year’s Day activities the whole family can enjoy. 1) … Read More
4 Holiday-Themed Sensory Play Ideas
Since children learn through hands-on experiences, you may want to consider a sensory table as part of your child’s home playtime. This time of year can be ideal to help your child use their senses … Read More
Fun Things To Do With Kids in December
With the holidays approaching, many families are looking forward to some relaxed days off to spend together. Here are some ideas for family-friendly events for everyone to enjoy this December. Go ice skating If you … Read More
Helping Your Child Adjust to a New Sibling
The arrival of a new baby is an exciting time for your family. However, if you have older children, you may be wondering how they’ll adjust. Here are some ways you can help your child … Read More
Nurturing Curiosity in Children
Children learn through hands-on experiences, and are endlessly curious. Here are some ways you can help your young child nurture their natural curiosity and become keen lifelong learners. Encourage inquisitiveness and answer appropriately Parents of … Read More
Tips for Balancing Work and Family
With all that goes into our careers, family life, and personal life, balancing everything can seem difficult. However, you can get closer to being able to balance work and family in the way that works … Read More
Teaching Your Preschooler Problem-Solving
Preschoolers are constantly learning new things and gaining new experiences in the world around them. It’s an ideal time of a child’s life to help them learn how to solve problems and feel secure in … Read More
Helping an Anxious Preschooler
Many adults are familiar with anxiety, but as a parent or caregiver, anxiety in children can feel even worse. Here are some ways you can help your preschooler manage their anxiety, and give them helpful … Read More
Halloween Safety for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Halloween safety for children is a big concern for parents this time of year, and especially when it comes to younger children. Here are some ways to help keep your toddler or preschooler safe and … Read More
What Makes a Safe Playground?
A playground is an ideal place for your child to get the benefits of outdoor play. However, you also want to be sure that the playground your child uses is safe. Here are some considerations … Read More
5 Outdoor Play Ideas
Time spent outdoors has a multitude of benefits for children, including a reduced risk of behavior problems, improved attention spans, an easier time falling asleep at night, and increased exposure to Vitamin D. These are … Read More
The Atelier – A Unique Artistic Expression for Children
In the Reggio Emilia educational approach, there is an expression, “A child has a hundred languages.” These languages refer to art, innovation, nature, construction, fantasy, music, dance, building, writing, talking, signing, science and more. An … Read More
Managing Your Child’s Allergies in the Classroom
According to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), 1 in 13 American children have food allergies, and 42% of children have experienced a severe allergic reaction. If your child has a food or environmental allergy, … Read More
7 Books for Animal-Loving Children
Children love animals, and have a natural curiosity about how they live, what they eat, and why they act the way they do. To help encourage this interest, here are some children’s picture books about … Read More
Getting Organized for Back-to-School
The start of a new school year is an exciting time for your child, but it’s also a time of change for the whole family. In order to help the first few weeks of school … Read More