We are rapidly heading towards spring, and with spring come kids who are suffering from allergies, as well as colds and the flu. While The Children’s Academy (TCA) is aware that little kids have sniffles that seem to follow them wherever they go, we also know this is a time of worry for parents. In […]
Sleep is crucial for human beings of all ages. However, for toddlers, sleep is that much more important. Toddlers spend more of their time asleep than awake. This is mostly because the growth process happens as they sleep. They need their sleep to grow not only physically but also mentally. Sleep also goes a long […]
Communication is a crucial part of everyone’s life. It’s therefore important that your child learn these skills as early as possible to make them better communicators. Listening is also an essential skill most people seem to forget instilling in their young. Listening is a skill that should also be nurtured in children because when they […]
Teaching kids to have gratitude involves showing them how to see their situations and the things around them with a sense of appreciation rather than focusing on what may not be ideal. This is an abstract skill that isn’t always easy to teach. However, there are ways to help your child engage at the heart […]
Unless you’re a personal trainer or professional athlete, exercising and time with your kids don’t need to be compartmentalized. When fitting work and other responsibilities into your schedule, you’re likely away from your children enough as it is. By incorporating kid time with exercise time, you can not only spend quality time with your children, […]
Both imagination and creativity are highly esteemed skills in today’s world, with innovation and learning skills being recognized as factors that separate students prepared for increasingly complex 21st-century work and life environments and the students who are not. Any type of art form or creative activity allows children to express themselves on a deeper, more […]
When it comes to concentration, children are wired differently than adults. Curiosity comes more naturally and all the possibilities for discovery can have kids jumping from one activity to another and having difficulty fully completing tasks. Kids also learn more by playing than (most) adults and less by formal instruction. Therefore, it’s important that children […]
Teaching your toddler how to behave can be quite a challenge, as any seasoned parent could tell you. Fortunately, there are a few things that can help the process out. Here is some information that you might find to be valuable. Practices to Follow When teaching your toddler, it is important to remember that you […]
As your child grows and develops, one thing that you must be certain to do is provide him or her with plenty of time to play. Playing is much more than something that a child does for fun; rather, it is a vital part of a child’s development. Here is more information on this important […]
How to Encourage Your Child to Face Their Fears It’s never fun to see your child stressed out due to fear. They should be having fun and enjoying life instead. However, many children face anxiety due to all sorts of factors, and one of the biggest factors is going to school the first time. At […]
