Ways to Celebrate Spring The first official day of spring is almost here and we have a few ideas to help you take advantage of the change in season before the hot days of summer set in. Go on a picnic. Pack a picnic and sit outside and soak up the sunshine with your kids…. Read more »
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St. Patrick’s Day Kids Activities
St. Patrick’s Day Kids Activities St. Patrick’s Day is coming up on March 17 and it provides a wonderful opportunity to teach your kids about another culture. We have a few tips on how to celebrate in fun and educational ways. Check out a book. You can help your kids understand who St. Patrick really was… Read more »
Best Apps for Small Children and Toddlers
Best Apps for Small Children and Toddlers Winter is coming and outside play will become less possible as the cold winds and even snow start to blow. But that doesn’t mean your small children can’t be entertained and stimulated. Thanks to the mass quantities of technology that now consumes our lives on a daily basis,… Read more »
Summer Learning for Easy Back to School Transitions
Summer Learning for Easy Back to School Transitions The summer is a wonderful time for children and parents to have fun, enjoy the great outdoors, and spend some time away from the daily routine of school. However, by incorporating some activities and structured learning opportunities parents can help kids stay sharp and avoid losing some… Read more »
Play These Games to Spur Your Child’s Imagination
Play These Games to Spur Your Child’s Imagination Children start out full of creativity and imagination, and parents can help nurture it as they develop and grow. Play these games with your children to keep their minds active and alert: • Costume play. Encourage games of dress-up. Keep old clothes, hats, and scarves around so… Read more »
Spring Learning Activities
Spring Learning Activities Spring has sprung and there are many ways to teach your little ones about the new season. Grow a plant. Give kids a plastic shovel and encourage them to dig a small hole in the ground. Let them count the number of seeds you give them and have the drop them down… Read more »
Toy Clean Up Tips for Kids
Toy Clean Up Tips for Kids Keeping your house clean and tidy when you are faced with toys from every angle can be tough! We have a few tips on how you can encourage your children to keep things neat. Give the toys a bedtime. When it’s time to go to sleep, have your little… Read more »
Get Started on Reading to your Kids – Early!
Get Started on Reading to your Kids – Early! Reading to your children should start early. Really early. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends starting as soon as your children are born. Reading stimulates brain development and language skills, as well as fostering a closer emotional bond between parents and children. Remember these tips: Read… Read more »
How To Encourage Your Kids to Apply Themselves
How To Encourage Your Kids to Apply Themselves Parents often grow frustrating trying to convince their youngsters that applying themselves to chores, schoolwork, and other necessary tasks is important. You don’t have to resort to threats or bribery, though. Try some of these tips: • Focus on progress, not perfection. Kids will shy away from… Read more »
Talking to Baby
Talking to Baby Talking to children and answering any questions they may throw at you is one of the fundamental ways in which they learn. Talking, however, isn’t just important once youngsters have already mastered basic language skills, but well before they have even uttered their first words. Human beings aren’t born with language skills,… Read more »
