If you know kids, you know how distracted they can be. New toys have flashing lights and sounds. Distractions are everywhere; and if adults have difficulty managing it, how do…
In recent years, the American Academy of Pediatrics has changed its guidelines on children and media. Instead of ‘zero’ exposure to media, children older than 2 may be exposed to…
History and Cultures of Birthdays
Surprisingly, birthdays are not celebrated everywhere in the world by every culture. Luckily for today’s children, this has changed a great deal. As far as can…
The day your pre-schooler writes his or her first name is one of the first great academic achievements you see as a parent. But did you ever wonder what steps…
“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” — Fred Rogers (aka Mr. Rogers, producer of TV’s Mr. Rogers Neighborhood)
Play is an essential part of every child’s…
“The way positive reinforcement is carried out is more important than the amount.” —BF Skinner, American psychologist, behaviorist, and author
When BF Skinner wrote “Science of Human Behavior” in 1953,…
What is Social-Emotional Learning?
Recently, Social-Emotional Learning, a new curriculum, was added to many preschools and daycares. Social-Emotional Learning is a set of skills that enables children to make responsible…
A few weeks ago, I was chatting with a girlfriend about the seemingly endless cycle of cooking dinner. “It seems to me,” she stated with a sigh, “like it is…
There is no doubt that school mornings are usually very stressful for everyone.
Children think and act differently from adults, so following a repeated routine, every day is not fun.…
Not every child will grow up to work in the corporate industry or the health sector. However, they will all grow into an adult one day.
Your child will need…
The early years of your kid’s life are always exciting because you get to watch them grow.
Naps are essential for children’s development it gives an exhausted child the opportunity to rest.
However, many…
Teaching your children vital skills is one of the most rewarding jobs a parent can have, yet it is also tedious.
You get to raise well-rounded kids and give them the skills…