We have all heard the familiar phrase that learning starts at home. Play is an important role in your child’s intellectual, social, physical and emotional development. Through play, your child will learn important problem-solving skills, communication, sensory and interpersonal skills. These are a
Research shows that music provides cognitive and developmental benefits to baby, toddler, and preschool-aged children. Not only is it fun, music is a great way to bond with your child and just put you both in a great mood. By exposing your child to music, you are helping them build motor skills, pra
Many people assume that creativity is an inborn talent that their children either do or do not have: just as all children are not equally intelligent, all children are not equally creative. But actually, creativity is more skill than inborn talent, and it is a skill that parents and early childhood
Every parent at least once in their lives has heard those two dreaded words every child mutters: “I’m Bored!” Even the child who is most excited about the end of the school year will not get through the summer break without mumbling that phrase at least once. So what as parents are
We’ve given birth and nurtured our children and watched them begin to grow into wonderful little people in awe of the world and all their surroundings. Now it’s time to prepare for them for the first big step in their lives – preparing for the first day of kindergarten. Getting ready is probab
Summer vacation is always a fun time for you and your family. Why not hold onto those memories a little longer and make them last a lifetime with a few simple crafts to capture those memories. One simple idea is a “beautiful places” key chain. With just a few simple items, you can create
All children – particularly those aged eleven and under – have experienced some type of respiratory distress at some point or another, in fact, some even have many during a calendar year. There are two parts to the respiratory system that can be affected: the upper respiratory system which inclu
Breast cancer is scary enough for adults but for children who don’t understand what’s involved with this awful disease and don’t understand the big medical words and procedures, it can be downright devastating. But how do you know when it’s ok to talk to your children about it? Some e
It’s never too soon to teach your children about the importance of good oral health and get them in to a routine that will carry them throughout their lives. While some children will take to the task at hand easily and without much fuss, everyone learns differently and may take a little extra coax
Life itself is an unpredictable ride – but when you add children and the craziness of their schedules to the mix, it becomes even crazier. It’s no wonder that as parents we sometimes feel there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. It’s impossible to completely avoid chaos