Not every kid learns at the same pace, and unfortunately, math is one of those topics that challenge most children. It would be best to incorporate math into your kids’ routine as it is a vital skill needed in their everyday lives. Research shows that children having excellent math skills is one of the best predictors of
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 they need to thrive in their adulthood at an early age. These skills are not limited to just learning or how to drive a car
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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 parents struggle to get their toddlers to take naps. The key is to give your child the required daytime rest through consistent naps to keep
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 to learn the appropriate skills needed for resilience and navigating life as an adult. From as early as five years, they need to know how
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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. Most days, to show their displeasure, your kids will throw tantrums when you try to get them dressed, fed, or ready for school. To ensure school morning
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 the same thing every night. Settle the kids in front of the TV or a game, pull out the main dish, a side, and a
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 choices, manage big feelings, identify and maintain positive relationships, show empathy, and choose and achieve goals. Little ones do not need to be in a
“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, he opened a field of study previously unknown to parents before: that children could be influenced positively or negatively by the responses to their behavior.
“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 development. Play begins long before children can hold toys or learn rules, and play helps in brain and personality development. Play can occur at almost
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 your child took to reach that goal? Would it surprise you to know those steps are rooted in the arts? Scribbling is the Pre-Cursor to
