Whether you’re looking to help your child with their language skills, or you’re looking to help them develop focus skills, music can be an amazing tool to help your child grow. Early childhood development and music go hand in hand to help your child learn essential skills and, as a bonus, singing is fun! How … Continued
Playing outside is one of the best parts of the summer and many kids will thoroughly enjoy it. However, heatstroke and heat exhaustion can be very dangerous without proper preparations. When letting your child outside to play in the summer sun, keep these things in mind so that they can stay safe and keep having … Continued
Kindergarten is a major milestone for children and it can be the beginning of a lifelong love for learning and making friends. Preparing your child for this critical time can help them grow up with confidence so we’ve put together some simple skills you can teach your child to get them ready. Sharpen Their Motor … Continued
Executive function is a very important skill set that your child will need in every stage of their life. This skill set allows them to focus, complete tasks, consider alternate perspectives, communicate effectively, and think critically. The sooner you work with your child on executive function, the better these skills will thrive as they get … Continued
Language skills are one of the most important parts of your child’s development and it’s never too early to get them started on the path to success. Today we’ll be sharing a few tips to help support your child’s language learning abilities. Some of these tips may seem simple, but they are meant to address … Continued
A sensory bin is a tub or box filled with sensory items or toys. They could include toys that squish, make a satisfying sound, or simply feel good to play with. The purpose of a sensory bin is to give your child a place to enjoy an open-ended tactile experience. There is no goal with … Continued
Reading is an essential skill that we use every day. You’re reading this sentence right now! When it comes to your child learning how to read, you may be wondering how they can get started and at what age they should be reading words and sentences. For most children, reading really picks up in the … Continued
With the long, extremely cold winters in , indoor air can become extremely dry. Not only does insufficient humidity make the air feel cooler and lead to higher thermostat settings, but it can also be responsible for itchy skin, persistent cough, sore throat, thirst, and chapped lips. Dried-out nasal passages make us more susceptible to … Continued
While you might think a fish tank requires too much time and effort, there are some solid reasons why it’s a good idea for kids. Whether a giant saltwater tank or a small goldfish or Betta tank, the maintenance after the initial setup isn’t all that labor-intensive. Plus, your kids will love picking out fish … Continued
For the first year of your baby’s life, middle-of-the-night wake-ups are expected. While a nightlight might seem like a necessity, little ones don’t necessarily need one. There are benefits as well as drawbacks to nightlights, but most infants sleep better in the dark. Adding a gentle glow can certainly make it easier to see better … Continued
