Father’s Day is quickly approaching and we all know that dads can be notoriously hard to buy for. Instead of buying a gift this year, why not have the kids make him something special? These gifts are not only something that dads will love, but they also target specific skills during the creation process. Educational […]
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Kindergarten: 1970s vs Today
We’ve all seen the articles chronicling the changes that have occurred in various cultural realms over the past 40 years: Parenting in 1970 vs Parenting in 2016 College in the ’70s vs College Today My Summers as a ’70s Kid Compared to My Kids’ Summers Now These humorous articles usually have a nostalgic feel, the […]
Four Simple Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Is there any better teacher than the Great Outdoors? Nature provides limitless opportunities to explore, ask questions, experiment, and perhaps most important, simply enjoy. Each year on April 22nd, the world celebrates Earth Day, a day to show support for protecting the planet on which we live. If you’re thinking of celebrating this year, you’ll find inspiration […]
How to Be Proactive Instead of Reactive When Dealing With Difficult Behaviors in Your Children
Before you had kids, what kind of parent did you think you’d be? What did you think your kids would be like? Although no parent would claim they expected life with kids to be perfect, those pre-baby dreams are often far more idyllic than reality turns out to be. New parents quickly learn that their offspring are […]
Kindergarten Readiness: Preparing Your Child Physically
It’s easy to think about kindergarten readiness and only focus on academics. School is not the same as it was 20 or 30 years ago and children are no longer able to enter kindergarten with no expectations upon them. A basic academic foundation (knowing numbers and letters, for example) is necessary for a child to succeed in […]
110+ of the Best Books for Kids
What were your favorite books as a child? The ones you read over and over? The ones that you think back on with the fondest of memories? The very best books you can think of? We recently posed these questions to a group of parents, and the response was huge and full of emotion. Clearly, […]
Kindergarten Readiness: Preparing Your Child Socially
When you think of kindergarten readiness, does your mind immediately jump to academics? “My child knows the alphabet and can count to 100. He’s ready for school!” As important as academic readiness is for a child entering kindergarten, it’s not the only thing that matters, nor is it the only thing that should be taken […]
Kindergarten Readiness: Preparing Your Child Academically
If your child is approaching school age, you may find yourself facing many questions regarding her education. Often the biggest question is, “Is my child ready?” Several weeks ago we shared a post titled Kindergarten Readiness: What It Is and How to Get There. In it, we gave a brief overview of the basic skills […]
Easy Ways to Get Your Child Ready to Read
Pre-reading skills are crucial for academic success and kindergarten preparation, but getting your child ready to read does not have to be a daunting task. Easy Ways to Get Your Child Ready to Read Perhaps you have heard of parents reading to their children while still in the womb. This may be a good idea, as […]
12 Valentine-Themed Sensory Play Ideas
We all have our strengths and weaknesses when it comes to how we learn. For instance, I’m terrible at retaining information I hear, but am a much better visual learner. While discovering how your child learns is a great way to know how to tailor learning activities to her, the best way to teach any child is […]
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