Spending time with your kids is important, especially in these days where technology seems to take the human aspect out of their lives. For children, connecting with them doesn’t have to mean spending hours with them. Kids just need to know you are there and that you care. We all seem to lead busy lives […]
How Do I Motivate My Child Who is Struggling in School?
When your child is struggling with their schoolwork, they might start to lose motivation. They might stop paying attention, lose focus when doing their homework, or even avoid doing their homework altogether. Doing well academically is important for your child’s future, but you don’t want to pressure them. Here are X ways to help motivate […]
What Age to Start Giving Chores to My Children?
Giving your kids chores is more than just a way for you to get some help around the house. Chores also help your child to learn responsibility and important skills. They help your child to become more independent. But the question on many parents’ minds is, what is the right age to start? When to […]
The Montessori Approach to Early Childhood Education
By igniting your child’s love of learning you’re laying a solid foundation for a successful future. This is what the Montessori approach to early childhood education (ages 2 – 6) believes. It is also why they seek to make this time a lot of fun. They do this by creating an environment in which children […]
How to Deal with Annoying Toddler Behavior
Tips for Parents Improving Toddler Behavior How to Deal with Annoying Toddler BehaviorAny parent will tell you that there are some toddler behaviors that will simply annoy you. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics says it’s your toddler’s job to test your limits. There are many ways in which they’ll do this and many […]
Rolls of Education to Improve Social Skills in Kids
Education is meant to accomplish many different things for students. One important aspect that often times gets overlooked is socialization. What Social Skills are Learned Through Education? There are many different social skills that your child will learn while attending school. These include: How Teachers can Help Students Learn These Skills These skills may seem […]
Getting Ready for Preschool
Preschool is the first big step your child will take when it comes time to embark on their educational journey. It’s no wonder that this is a scary time for both children and parents alike. Fortunately, there are some things you can do in the weeks leading up to your child’s first day of preschool […]
How to improve Healthy Eating Habits in Toddlers
Toddlers can very easily pick up unhealthy eating habits from their parents. If we’re not careful, this is something that can have a negative impact on them for the rest of their lives. This is why it’s so important for parents to pay close attention to their toddlers’ eating habits and work on improving them […]
Five Signs of an Over-Scheduled Child
Children’s activities offer great opportunities to discover and explore interests. However, there may come a time where you’re concerned that you may have overstructured your children and may need to cut back. There are a few ways to know when this needs to happen. School Struggles You want to make sure your children are successful […]
What is Montessori’s Approach to Early Childhood Education?
Maria Montessori honestly believed that the most critical time in a person’s life happens between the time they’re born and turn 6-years-old. This is because it’s during this time that your intelligence and all your psychological “powers” are being formed. She believed that children don’t ever need as much help and freedom being creative as […]