Studies are showing that children all over the world are getting too sedentary. They sit more than they move. With the prevalence of growing technology, children are sitting in front of screens more than any time in history. Children need to move and they move to learn. In fact, children make sense
May 26,2016
Using Photography with Children
Everyone is taking photos nowadays. It is so easy and it is a great way to build your child’s skills. Families and schools can now use their mobile phones to take excellent photographs. No need to grab a camera anymore, just click the precious moments and memories you want to share with your child
April 07,2016
The Power of Laughter
“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.” -Pianist and humorist, Victor Borge We have all heard it…that wonderful sound of a child’s laughter. It can brighten your day and change your mood. We know the power of changing the mood of a difficult situation with kind humor and a
“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.”- Educator, Horace Mann The great outdoors is your child’s “other” classroom. Studies are showing that young children need to interact with natural materials in the real world around them to develop higher or
December 12,2014
Understand Your Child’s Emotions
“To give vent now and then to his feelings, whether of pleasure or discontent, is a great ease to a man’s heart”. ~Francesco Guicciardini If you think all that hugs and kisses, cuddling and skin –to-skin touch during his infant stages or being a toddler is sufficient to built that emot
October 31,2014
How to keep Highly Active Children busy in winters
“Facilitate opportunities for children to have active play inside or bundle them up and send them outside”- Shari Steelsmith Parents of highly active children face many challenges all year round. But specifically, when the weather gets cold, they feel that children must stay indoors. So, particu
August 06,2014
The Power of Praise for Children
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” – The Dalai Lama We have all seen it. How children “bloom” with praise and “whither” with criticism. But how do we help guide children to have good behavior? One key is in praising the good behavior. There is the old adage that says,
Children innately love learning. It is as much a part of their life as breathing. Very early in life children begin exploring their body, their skills and the sensory world around them. They may not think to themselves, “Oh, I am learning” but that is exactly what they are doing as they investig
November 06,2013
Childhood Development of Fine Motor Skills
Fine motor skills involve using the small muscles of our hands and coordinating with the rest of the body. Fine motor movements enable functions such as writing, threading beads, holding small objects, good handwriting and fastening clothing. Weaknesses in fine motor skills can affect a child
October 16,2013
Scaffolding: How to Help Your Child Problem-Solve
“To know how to suggest is the great art of teaching.” —Henri Frédéric Amiel As parents, it is difficult to see our children struggle. Whether our child is having trouble tying his shoes or having difficulty with his homework, we want to jump in and help our child solve his problems. W