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
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
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
October is all about Halloween. November brings us Thanksgiving. December is Christmas with all of its glory. There is a whole lot going on in the winter. Your children probably spend too much time inside sipping hot chocolate and watching Peanuts holiday specials. That is to be expected as the weat…Read More
It’s the last week of July. If you turn on the television or scroll social media, it becomes quite clear that we are in the midst of back-to-school shopping. The summer is short and in a matter of a few weeks, your kids will be back at school. Back-to-school has become its own shopping season, alm…Read More
Stepping outside in the middle of a heatwave, you might wonder if you are actually outdoors or still in your bathroom with the shower spraying hot water and the door closed. You are sweating within minutes of stepping out and it isn’t even the hottest part of the day. When it gets hot outside, esp…Read More
The coordination between small muscles, like the ones in your hands, and your eyes is referred to as fine motor skills. Fine motor skills enable such functions as grasping small items, writing and buttoning your shirt. Fine motor skills involve fine motor control, strength and dexterity. Children de…Read More
Picky eating is typical for many preschoolers. In fact, it is simply just another step in the process of growing up and becoming independent. Not to fret, if your child is healthy, full of energy and growing normally, then he or she is certainly getting the nutrients they need. Still, getting your c…Read More
Preschools don’t look like places that need to be taken seriously. If you think about it, the activities that occur at any preschool can also be done easily at home. This is one reason why there are parents out there who don’t understand the importance of preschool. There are also parents who th…Read More
Summertime is nearly here! Summertime is for family fun and making lasting and endearing memories. But those memories won't be good if your children aren’t safe and protected. As the temperatures get warmer and the days get longer, you and your family will find yourselves spending a whole lot more…Read More
