Social media, smartphone technology, and similar platforms have made it easier than ever to connect and communicate globally. Increased attention has been placed on such mediums for student interaction. While many schools have banned any form of web-based devices and technology in the classroom for privacy and safety concerns, a number of teachers are incorporating […]
From Strong-Willed to Determined and Driven: Navigating Your Child’s Challenging Behaviors
Any parent who has a strong-willed child knows what a challenge it can be to raise that child. It often feels like all you do is spend your days butting heads and engaging in power struggles. As difficult as it may be to parent them though, strong-willed children usually grow up to be self-motivated, creative […]
Making Homework Less of a Chore
Much of the typical school day goes against the nature of the average child. Kids are required to sit still and remain attentive for long hours. There is also a lot of new information that they must digest. Most children eagerly await the dismissal bell so they can return home to relax and play. Making Homework […]
Setting and Keeping Family Goals
With nearly a month of 2019 already in the books, you may be tempted to think that it’s too late to start setting goals. After all, aren’t resolutions a New Year thing and isn’t this the time of year that those resolutions usually get left by the wayside? Setting and Keeping Family Goals In truth, […]
The Positive Effects Of Kindergarten Readiness Programs For Preschoolers
Make sure to keep reading to get your FREE Kindergarten Readiness Checklist According to researchers, the future success of children is determined before they go to elementary school. Throughout these crucial years, the way they learn and develop mentally and socially is critical. It is therefore, no wonder that teachers, researchers, families, and government emphasize […]
Teaching Kids How to be Good Decision Makers
For the majority of your child’s early years, you are the main decision maker in her life. You decide what and when she’ll eat, what she’ll wear, what her day will look like, and when she’ll go to bed. However, part of your job as a parent is to teach your child to become independent […]
How Parents Can Help Their Children Prepare for Preschool
Parents want their children to have the best chance in school. When their children near the age of starting preschool, they may wonder what they can do to help their kids prepare. Learning begins at home and many academic and social skills that are necessary for preschool are naturally taught in the home environment long […]
70+ Best Books For Kids
Stuck in a story time rut? These 70+ best books for kids offer fresh stories to keep both you and your child interested in reading! It’s bedtime. You tell your child to pick out one book and you’ll read it before you turn the lights out. They grab one off the shelf and you shudder […]
Teaching Children to Use Encouragement
Studies have shown the impact that positivity and negativity can have on a person. While negativity creates stress, narrows your focus, and decreases your concentration, positivity enhances happiness, expands your outlook, and increases cognitive abilities. In other words, you are happier, more productive, and smarter when you have a positive outlook. But how do you […]
How to Foster Play That Encourages Learning
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” -Fred Rogers How to Foster Play That Encourages Learning How often have you sat your child down to work on letter recognition? Or felt guilty that you […]
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