On average, a typical American child will spend about seven hours or more in front of a screen. This is compared to an average of four to seven minutes a day in unstructured outdoor play. There are several ways in which today’s childhood differs from the last generation. One of the most abrupt and…Read More
You can study hard and get good grades, this will help make you a good preschool teacher. But there are other characteristics you need to become a great preschool teacher. For example, showing enthusiasm for your students’ education needs to come from the heart. Teaching preschool is a rewarding a…Read More
Cognitive development is characterized by the way a child learns, interacts with the surrounding environment and acquires knowledge. As a parent, there are several ways in which you can encourage your child’s cognitive development. Toddlers are sensory learners who love to smell, touch and taste t…Read More
You are a parent with a lot on your plate. You probably have a job, perhaps two, or maybe you are furthering your education and taking courses at the local college. There are any number of responsibilities you have that require you to find child care. Most parents are familiar with daycare, but the …Read More
January and February mean short days, long nights and cooler weather, which means your kids are stuck indoors for greater periods of time. This can often lead to boredom for both kids and their parents. And while mother nature will tease you with some nice days, we are still weeks away from shorts a…Read More
Whether it’s a rainy day or it’s just too cold to go outside, kids need to play inside for the day sometimes. But that doesn’t mean they will be running through the house screaming or sitting on the couch all day watching television. There are plenty of activities that kids can do when they ar…Read More
When you have a picky eater in the family, every meal becomes the least favorite time of day. The kids won’t even look at the salad you prepared and they are making faces at the casserole you baked. It seems as though the only things your picky kids will eat are chicken nuggets and macaroni and ch…Read More
If you have school-aged children, they are right in the middle of a nice holiday break. You might be a bit jealous that your boss doesn’t give you two weeks off during the holidays. It is two weeks of bliss for your kids with no strict bedtimes, no early morning alarms and no homework. But it wonâ…Read More
Parents worried about putting very young children into a daycare can breathe a sigh of relief. Children who have high-quality care at a daycare center see academic benefits that last through high school. In fact, there are a number of benefits children who attend daycare enjoy. The moments and event…Read More
When you have a toddler, tantrums, unfortunately, are just a fact of life. One minute, your toddler is as happy as can be; the next, they are a ball of rage thrashing, kicking and screaming out of control. You might wonder why your toddler is throwing a tantrum. If you were in their shoes, you might…Read More
