You want to make the most out of your child’s preschool or daycare experience, and sometimes you might wonder if you can, or should, get involved yourself. The good news is: you can get involved … Read More
Guidelines for Your Child’s Daycare Clothing
When getting your child ready for preschool or daycare, it’s important to consider the clothing they will wear that day. The right clothing will ensure that your child is comfortable and happy, and can focus … Read More
What is a Sensory Table?
Children rely on their senses to discover and experience their world. While they may not be able to verbally communicate and investigate the way adults do, they can use their senses to gather information, and … Read More
Choosing the Right Bedtime for Your Child
Sleep is important for everyone, but particularly for children, who are rapidly developing both mentally and physically. According to the National Sleep Foundation, kids spend 40% of their childhoods asleep. Choosing the right bedtime for … Read More
Setting Family Goals for the New Year
The new year is nearly upon us, and many of us use this time to reflect on the past twelve months, and set goals for the future. When you’re thinking about the new year, why … Read More
Dealing With Family Holiday Stress
The holiday season can be magical and exciting for the whole family, but it can also feel like a whirlwind of activity. Often, this busy time of year can lead to stress in every member … Read More
7 Ways to Celebrate the Holiday Spirit
No matter what you celebrate this time of year, you may be looking for ideas about how you can help your child celebrate the spirit of the holidays. Here are seven family-friendly ways to get … Read More
How to Handle Tantrums Gracefully
When your child has a tantrum, it can feel very overwhelming for you as well. How do you handle your child’s tantrum without melting down yourself? Here are six tips on how to deal with … Read More
Helping Your Child Overcome Fears
We can all remember being afraid of something as children, whether it was sleeping in the dark, monsters under the bed, or a neighborhood dog. As a parent, you may have noticed your own child … Read More
Preventing Cold and Flu in Children
Cold and flu season is upon us, and many of your child’s friends may already have succumbed to sniffles, sneezing, and a runny nose. In fact, more than 20,000 children under the age of five … Read More
6 Ways to Teach Preschoolers About Gratitude
This Thanksgiving is an ideal time to help your preschooler learn about gratitude. Though young children may not be able to express gratitude in the same way adults can, teaching them how to be thankful … Read More
The Daycare Adjustment for Parents
When your child starts daycare or preschool, it can be an adjustment for the adults in the family as well. You may be returning to work, or simply wondering how to get used to your … Read More
Running Errands With Your Young Child
Sometimes, running errands with a preschooler or toddler can be stressful for both the parent and the child. Before you make your next trip out with your young child, here are some tips that could … Read More
Teaching Your Young Child Manners in Public
If you’re the parent of a toddler or preschooler, you know that it can be tough to teach good manners and behavior in public. However, it isn’t impossible. Here are some tips for teaching your … Read More
Dealing With Preschooler Nightmares
As adults, we may have forgotten what it was like to have nightmares as a young child. With their expansive imaginations and lack of real-world context, a scary dream can seem especially vivid to a … Read More
Age-Appropriate Halloween Costumes for Kids
Whether your child is excited to go trick-or-treating with friends or have a spooky Halloween party at home, a good costume is a key factor in the fun. Here are some suggestions for age-appropriate Halloween … Read More
13 Tips for a Safe Halloween
Halloween is around the corner, and your young child is likely excited, thinking about the best costume or all the candy she’ll get. However, the Halloween concerns for parents are slightly different. Here are 13 … Read More
Identifying and Encouraging Your Preschooler’s Interests
By the time your child has reached preschool age, you may have noticed that there are certain activities, toys, or games that he is drawn to. The ability to spot your child’s interests and nurture … Read More
Helping Your Child Adjust to Preschool or Daycare
Starting preschool or daycare is a momentous occasion in your young child’s life. Some children make the transition fairly easily, while others experience more challenges. If you are noticing that your child seems to be … Read More
28 Must-Ask Questions Before Choosing a Daycare
There are many factors that go into picking the best daycare for your infant, toddler, or preschooler. Some things are essential in any daycare: educated and compassionate caregivers, clean and safe facilities and equipment, and … Read More
Tips for Managing a Fussy Eater
If your young child is a picky eater, it may seem frustrating to you. You might worry about him getting enough nutrients, or eating healthily. Here are some tips to manage a fussy eater that … Read More
5 Quick and Healthy Preschool Lunches
When getting ready to send your young child to preschool, you may be wondering about what she will eat during the day. If you will be sending food along with your child, you’ll want ideas … Read More
Handling Back-to-School Separation Anxiety
Many children experience back-to-school anxiety, but for young children starting preschool or daycare for the first time, this anxiety can feel acute. After all, the new routines of preschool or daycare are completely new to … Read More
How to Prepare Your Child for Preschool
Whether your child is excited or nervous about starting preschool, it is a significant adjustment. However, you can help your child through this transition with these five tips. 1) Set realistic expectations You may feel … Read More
How to Teach Your Preschooler About Sharing
As parents, we want to see our children playing happily with others, and being kind and sharing. You know that it’s an important life skill that will help them see success in their future social … Read More
Age-Appropriate Household Chores for Preschoolers
Helping out with household chores is an ideal way for children to learn responsibility, develop a sense of self-worth, and feel useful. According to a recent study by Brown University School of Medicine, children who … Read More
Why Playing is Learning
When children play, they’re not only amusing themselves. They’re also learning valuable skills that will be with them for the rest of their lives, even if it might not look obvious to adults. Here are … Read More
Ways to Help Your Child Learn About Animals
Children are fascinated by animals, and are always curious to learn more about them. Here are some age-appropriate ways you can help your preschooler learn about animals. Start with the basics Although preschoolers are endlessly … Read More
Helping Your Child Learn Through Hands-on Experiences
Hands-on experiences create a crucial foundation for your young child’s learning. A recent study showed that preschoolers were less likely to explore and learn for themselves after an adult demonstrated how a toy works. The … Read More
Rainy Day? Try These Indoor Activities for Preschoolers
On days when the weather’s too poor to enjoy educational activities outdoors, you and your preschooler can still have fun indoors. Here are some suggestions for keeping your preschooler entertained while stuck inside the house. … Read More
How to Help Your Preschooler Learn About Nature
According to recent studies, time spent outdoors has numerous health benefits for children, including improved distance vision, enhanced social skills, and even a potential reduction in ADHD symptoms. No matter the weather, your preschooler’s natural … Read More
7 Fun and Educational Outdoor Activities for Preschoolers
Exploring the world outside is a great opportunity for your preschooler to learn, and develop important skills. Here are seven suggestions for fun and educational outdoor activities you can do with your young child. Involve … Read More
Tips to Get Ready for Summer Camp
Summer camp is an important experience for a child of any age. It exposes him to a diverse range of activities that expands his worldview and develops his social skills. Whether or not your young … Read More
How to Garden With Small Children
Spring is here, and that means flowers are blooming and plants are growing. Now is an ideal time to teach your preschooler about nature, whether it’s a few potted plants inside the house, or a … Read More
Introducing Math Concepts to Your Preschooler
As adults, we tend to think of math in complex ways. We imagine intricate formulas, or the sort of everyday math we use with our finances. However, our earliest math concepts had their root in … Read More
Expecting? How to Prepare Your Child for a New Sibling
A new baby is an exciting time for your family. However, you may be concerned about how your young child will handle the new arrival. Preschoolers are very adaptable, and you have several months in … Read More
What Parents Should Know About Preschool Nutrition
When you chose your child’s preschool or daycare, you likely had a checklist of important qualities. You wanted a preschool that was safe, had well-trained and caring teachers, and would teach your child valuable skills … Read More
Helping Your Child Make Friends at Daycare
Daycare is a great experience for children. In daycare, kids develop important social skills, learn educational concepts such as reading, math, and vocabulary, and build up their own independence. However, your child may be more … Read More
How Your Child Learns Through Conversation
Your toddler or preschooler is at an exciting age. Everything is a new experience and a thrilling discovery, and she is learning that words can help her relate to her world and to those around … Read More
Technology Tips for Young Children
These days, it seems like childhood is drastically different from even a few years ago. Young kids now have access to a whole world of computer technology, including tablets, apps, and games designed especially for … Read More
The Benefits of Reading at an Early Age
In preschool or daycare, your child will be exposed to books and stories on a regular basis. Children of these ages are very interested in words and loves hearing stories read aloud. You know that reading … Read More