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 […]
Social skills are what we use to interact with each other – both verbally and nonverbally (e.g. gestures, body language, personal appearance). They allow us to communicate our thoughts, feelings, and messages with the people around us. Studies have shown that teaching these skills in school improves students’ standardized test scores by 11 points. As […]
Dealing with toddler behavior (e.g. defiance, power struggles) can be somewhat challenging. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to improve the way you deal with this behavior and keep your child from pushing your limits. Give Specific Guidelines for How You Want Your Child to Behave Your child is learning what constitutes “good” […]
Do you worry about your child making the right decision as they grow up? Most parents do, but there are things that can be done to lessen your worries. Giving your child the ability to understand values and morality can go a long way towards them making the right choices in life. Here are some […]
Every parent wants to see their child have the best opportunity at success. What’s more, parents are more and more becoming aware of the importance of giving their children every advantage early on in life. If you, like many parents, are considering ways you can help your child grow and develop, one thing to consider […]
A lot of parents discover that there are some difficult challenges involved with the disciplining of children. All kids have moments in which they are difficult to deal with and refuse to cooperate. How that child’s parent reacts is going to directly impact that child’s development later on. You do not want to overreact but […]
It can be very frustrating to ask your child over and over again to complete their chores without them ever getting done. If this describes your house to a tee, consider designing a chore chart. Chores might include taking out the garbage, doing the dishes, cleaning their room, yard work or putting laundry in the […]
Studies have shown that the most important period of a child’s life is their first five years. Children are capable of learning from a very early age, so it is ideal to expose them to a nurturing and educational environment during those years. By providing an environment that is fun-filled, safe and stimulating, you can […]
