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Screenless Parenting: How To Entertain & Educate Your Kids Screen- Free
Parenting is a rollercoaster that loops its way through joy, love, and education. Every day you teach your child through action and language. Tactile games are useful tools to help your child learn new skills but with the continuous development of child-friendly computer and phone applications, children are now spending countless hours glued to their devices. It is easy to give your child your phone or iPad but it should not become a routine action in times when your child is acting out.
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5 Enrichment Activities to Pair with Classic Holiday Readings
From music to movies, flavors and foods, Christmas time brings with it so many lovely holiday traditions, including the classic stories that families look forward to hearing year after year. Create further learning opportunities and new traditions by pairing some of the most popular Christmas tales with enrichment activities that will expose your child to new ideas!
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Embracing a Multicultural Holiday Season in Your Home
One of the most beautiful things about the holidays are the traditions that help us feel connected with our families and our heritage. While it’s great to keep the rituals we hold dear alive in our homes, wouldn’t it be great to take the time to learn about the varied beliefs and practices of those around us? As our communities continue to become more diverse, it’s important for our children to grow up cognizant of the people and customs that, together, make the world an interesting and beautiful place. Consider the following tips to embrace a multicultural holiday season in your home this year!
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Guided Reading Activities for Babies and Toddlers
Guided reading is an approach to storytime that promotes engagement and comprehension. It encourages thinking while listening and helps kids make stories more meaningful by making connections.
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How to Help Your 3-4 Year Old Manage Their Emotions at School
Are your child’s tantrums getting shorter in length when you leave them at school or daycare? Does your child change their behavior in different settings, like at school or home? Good news: Those are Social-Emotional milestones that your child is achieving!
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Getting Your Toddler to Try New Foods: Tackling Picky Eating for a Healthy Diet
Introducing new foods to a toddler can be a daunting task, especially if you have a picky eater on your hands. However, ensuring a healthy diet is crucial for their growth and development. Encouraging your toddler to try new foods can be a challenging journey, but with some patience and creative strategies, you can make mealtimes enjoyable and expand their palate.
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Guided Reading Activities Perfect for Your Toddler
Guided reading is an approach to story time that promotes engagement and comprehension. It encourages thinking while listening and helps kids make stories more meaningful by making connections. While your child will be doing plenty of this when they start school, it’s great to set a foundation for comprehension early with some simple methods.
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Comparing Kids' Audio Players: Toniebox, Yoto, Storypod, Timio, & Lunii
Toniebox, Yoto Player, Storypod, Timio, and Lunii compared – We examine important factors and benefits to consider in the exciting new world of audio speakers for kids.
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Best Screen-Free Learning Games for 3-Year-Olds
In today's digital age, it is crucial to find ways to engage young children in activities that promote their cognitive, language, motor, and emotional development without relying solely on screens. As toddlers are naturally curious and eager to explore, incorporating screen-free learning games into their daily routine can have numerous benefits. These games not only aid in their growth but also foster stronger bonds with parents or caregivers.
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Low-Mess Art Projects to Try with Your Toddler
With their budding skills and eagerness to explore, there's no doubt your toddler would love engaging in art projects that will expand their creative horizons. The thought of messy materials and potential clean-up can make many parents hesitant, however. Fortunately, there are plenty of low-mess art projects that allow your little one to explore their creativity while keeping the chaos under control.
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Creating a Positive Learning Environment at Home
Your home is your child’s first classroom and you are their first teacher. The environment that you provide will determine how ready they will be to receive learning and expectations once they start school. It will also provide the foundation to how they approach life. Will they be organized? Will they be problem solvers? Will they be curious and well rounded? Studies show that these traits are heavily influenced by a child’s environment. Fortunately, creating a positive learning environment in which your child will thrive is simple with a few intentional practices at home.
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Should My 3-Year-Old Still Be Taking Naps?
Parenthood brings with it a myriad of questions and uncertainties, especially when it comes to the ever-changing sleep patterns of our little ones. As children grow older, their sleep needs evolve, and parents often wonder if their 3-year-old should still be taking naps. The answer, of course, is never straight forward and depends on the individual needs of your child. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of napping, signs that your child may be ready to transition away from naps, and tips for managing your child's sleep routine.
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