admin on November 12th, 2008
Some of the best art experiences begin when a caring adult asks a child who loves dinosaurs, “Do you want to make dinosaurs?” The final result may not look much like a dinosaur to you. But children gain the most when they take the lead, from deciding what materials they will need to glu... Read More
admin on September 22nd, 2008
It’s that time of year again, when the weather becomes brisk and the leaves begin to change color and fall. This means you should start preparing your little ones for the cold weather. Now is the time to make a list of necessities (coats, gloves, hats, boots, scarves) to insure your child wil... Read More
admin on September 22nd, 2008
“It’s mine!” “No way it’s mine!” Does this sound familiar to you? Sibling rivalry is very common between brothers and sisters. With siblings the simplest thing can become a competition, who gets the most cookies, attention, or toys, are just a few scenarios. Some... Read More
admin on September 5th, 2008
Every parent is concerned with their child’s intellectual development in life. Parents want to make sure their child excels along with other children of the same age. However what happens when your clueless about how far your child should be in their developmental skills by age three? The fol... Read More
admin on September 2nd, 2008
Everyone knows it is much quicker if they just do the cleaning themselves. However, when you have children, that is not the point. By giving your child small jobs that suit them, you are providing them with valuable skills when they start school. It will set your child on the road of organization... Read More
admin on September 2nd, 2008
Good manners don’t come naturally or easily to any child. Children want to be first in line, want the biggest slice of cake, and be the first one noticed. But any child needs to know how to respect other’s feelings, and is never too early to start teaching them. Teaching your child to re... Read More
admin on August 29th, 2008
Children vary in age when they quit their naps. Usually even a ten percent ratio of children still nap at age five. Signs your child is ready to quit: Waking on their own in a good mood Sleeping 11-12 hours a night Consistent behavior all day, even without a nap It’s becoming a battle for t... Read More
admin on August 29th, 2008
If your child panics every time you so much as try to leave the room, it could be due to separation anxiety. This extreme stress at being away from a parent usually begins during the first year and generally peaks between 15 and 30 months. Separation anxiety tends to be more common in cautious or s... Read More
admin on August 26th, 2008
Some helpful tips for children to maintain balanced, nutritious food habits. Children need a wide variety of foods for a well-balanced diet. The amount of physical activity they have in a day will be an important part of how much they need to eat. Some younger children are still fussy but, when busy... Read More
admin on August 18th, 2008
First Day at Kindergarten: Your kindergartner may be excited about going to ‘big school’ but it’s a big step up from spending his days at home with you or whiling away the hours playing with his preschool buddies… Friendship Skills: Sharing can be the key to making friends, so get your chil... Read More
