Are your kids complaining of boredom? Turn off the TV and lace up their shoes because we’re going out for a day of family fun! We have a new line-up of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Whether you want to play arcade games or curl up and watch a movie, sometimes you need […]
Children’s social skills are an integral part of their development, especially as they enter daycare and preschool. When children are entering daycare or preschool, they need to effectively communicate and socialize with other children, teachers, and other adults, outside of their household’
Creative stimulation involves more than just cool toys and fun activities – it is the start of self-expression, building confidence, and learning new ways to think and solve problems. There are many ways in which we can support preschool-aged children in expressing their creativity. Here are f
You might not realize it upon bringing home your squishy newborn, but language development begins immediately upon birth. How can you best support your baby’s development? Stages of Language Development Your baby likely screamed as you’ve never heard before. Screaming is the only way your newbor
As babies learn, grow, and turn into toddlers, they develop in various areas, including: Cognitive Development – Learning and problem solving Social-Emotional Development – Interacting with others and managing emotions Speech and Language Development – Using words in sentences and
Preschool can be exciting, but also produce anxiety in both you and your child. But it doesn’t have to! Preschool teaches important fundamentals that they’ll need for the rest of their lives. So, how do you set your child up for success ahead of preschool? We’ve compiled four ti
Transitions are hard for just about anyone, but for toddlers, they can be especially hard. When it comes to daycare, the transition can be difficult for everyone involved. Imagine if everything you knew was all in one place, and after getting acclimated and comfortable there, you had to leave abrupt
Parenting: it’s a marathon, not a sprint. At one time as parents, we’ve been sure that our toddler would listen perfectly, never say no, eat their broccoli, and never get in trouble for not sharing. However, that’s not how toddler and preschool minds work! Being a toddler is difficult. Think a
As parents, we want our children to succeed in everything they do, even if it means that our interference may cause more harm than the actual failure. Our current society does a great job of planting the seed in our minds that these mistakes or failures are wrapped up in our worth as caretakers for
The newborn years are over, your child is just starting to get over toddling around, and suddenly it’s time for preschool! Where on earth did the time go? Were you supposed to be on a waiting list for the school before you were even pregnant? What does your child need to know and learn? What [&hel