More and more, you hear educators stressing the importance of several skills that children should possess before walking through the doors of Kindergarten. However, what we forget is how simple vital skills can be taught to infants, toddlers, and Preschoolers through play, building the foundation th
Finding a quality preschool for your child is less about daycare and more about learning the skills necessary for success at school in the future. Starting in Kindergarten, children will be in some school environment for at least 13 years — more if they go on to higher education or a trade school!
Getting your toddler to eat vegetables is one of the most difficult things a parent can go through. What is it about produce that turns them off so much? There’s actually a scientific reason for that. We are simply more attracted to sweeter foods, such as fruit and sweeter veggies like carrots and
Education doesn’t only take place in the classroom. Here in Waterford, there are so many parks and outdoor areas at our fingertips. When kids are taken outside to explore and experience nature, a whole new and expansive classroom is opened up to them. Get Outside Every child needs to get outside a
The toddler years are probably some of the most frustrating times of trying to communicate with your child (other than those teenage years, of course). They’re learning how to speak, how to form words, trying really hard to tell us what they want — while at the same time — we are tryin
Kindergarten is a big deal. Not just because it’s when we first see our babies off into a formal school setting (grab the tissues), but also because it’s the foundational year for academic success throughout a child’s life. All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten is the title of
Christmas is so fun for preschoolers! By this age, little ones are usually over their Santa fears and ready to participate in all the fun family traditions you have — especially the gift opening tradition! This preschool gift list includes a mixture of toys that are great for cognitive development
Flying with a toddler or preschooler can seem daunting and may be just enough to keep you grounded until they are older. What if they act up or scream the entire flight? While you never truly can anticipate what will happen, you can be ready with an arsenal of tips and tricks to keep your […]
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
It’s no secret that raising children today is a tough job. With all of the influences they have in their lives, keeping them on the right path is never easy. One area that will never be “out of style” when it comes to raising good kids is teaching them manners. Children who are taught [