Communication. It’s a simple word, one we often take for granted as something that children learn naturally. We know we need to teach our kids academic skills, but often forget that interpersonal skills also need to be taught. So much of life, including our personal relationships, work relationships, and political relationships to name only a few, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
6 Key Critical Thinking Skills to Teach Your Child
This week’s Topic for Monday is centered on critical thinking skills. What is Critical Thinking? Why should our children be able to think critically? What Critical Thinking skills should you teach your child now? Six Key Critical Thinking Skills to Teach Your Child What is Critical Thinking? Critical Thinking has been a hot topic […]
Kindergarten Readiness: What It Is and How to Get There
It may seem odd to think about the start of kindergarten with eight months to go until the next school year, but some school systems are already busy enrolling students. If your child is eligible to enter kindergarten in the fall, you may have concerns about whether or not he’s ready. Simply being the right age is not […]
Can We Bridge the Gap Between Rich and Poor?
We all know about the American Dream; that belief that despite our situation or the hand we’ve been dealt, all it takes is some hard work to achieve a better life. Can We Bridge the Gap Between Rich and Poor? Although we live in the land of opportunity and we often hear the success stories […]
Raising Grateful Kids in a World of Excess
If you asked your child to pick out his most prized possessions, what would he choose? Recently we came across a photo essay by Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti entitled Toy Stories. In it are photos of children from around the world with their most prized possessions: Their toys. Some photos show children completely surrounded by toys […]
Seven Fun Ways to Ring in the New Year With Your Kids
Before I had kids I enjoyed staying up on New Year’s Eve to watch the ball drop, bid farewell to the previous year, and welcome in the new one. I was never interested in going to a big party, but a little celebration with family and friends was the perfect way to celebrate. Then I […]
