It’s true, thinking of your young child “helping” in the kitchen is not a pleasant thought for many parents, including myself. It’s difficult not to think about the mess they may cause, or the safety aspect. However, life skills activities…
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Ahhhhh, summertime! That magical season of slow, lazy mornings, unhurried schedules, and memorable family outings in the sun. But with all that free time, our kids are at risk of becoming too dependent on electronics. So how can parents help…
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ADHD, or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is characterized by difficulties with impulse control, inattention, and hyperactivity. Self-regulation is also an issue for kids with this neurological disorder. As a result, it affects their emotional well-being, behavior, social skills, and academic performance….
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Risky play in a child’s early years was never something that would come up in conversation for past generations. Now there are researchers actually studying “risky play” and how beneficial it is for a child’s development. The main reason why…
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Maturation and child development need to be explored closely in order to provide the best academic setting for children under the age of 6. Even those children above 6 years of age may…
Why is sleep important for kids? There are so many reasons, but I have chosen of the top reasons that should convince you that your child’s sleep is as important as the foods they eat!
*Updated March 2022* Indoor play forts for kids are simple to set up and offer many ways to foster open ended creative pretend play. Building forts as a kid was so much fun, I still have so many fond memories!…
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As parents, we all want our children to feel good about themselves. Research has shown that self-esteem is critically linked to success. We’ve also learned much more about how to foster self-esteem in our children in recent years. For young…
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