Most children have a smartphone when they are just ten years old or younger, and even more have tablets, a personal television, a computer, video game consoles, and countless other tech trinkets and toys. There’s no way to live without technology, so how do we teach our kids to live with it? Does Technology Harm […]
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Our modern digital screen technology makes things possible that people a century ago could never have imagined. But while technology has dramatically improved our world, there are major consequences to using it incorrectly. One consequence that we often fail to recognize is how screens affect growing children. Is all technology harmless, or should parents enforce
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As the temperatures continue to plummet, parents everywhere are pulling out winter jackets for their children. But if you’re like most parents, you’ve likely experienced the frustration of your child refusing to wear a jacket no matter how cold it is. For one reason or another, your child adamantly refuses to keep their jacket on
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Going to kindergarten is one of the biggest events in your child’s young life. Especially if your child has been enrolled in an early childhood development program, your child may feel like everything has led up to this one moment—starting kindergarten. The bigness of kindergarten can sometimes feel like an adventure, but it can also
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The Christmas season is one of great anticipation for young children. While babies and toddlers don’t understand the meaning of Christmas or what traditions take place, young children usually can’t wait for Christmas morning. As parents, Christmastime is a season where we can relive the joy we had as children at this time of year.
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Almost everyone has jam-packed holiday seasons. The countless parties at your job, kids’ school or daycare, neighborhood, family functions, and with various friend groups can leave you exhausted by the end of the year. For parents, the holiday party season can be even more challenging because of managing your children at parties. At every party,
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Babies and toddlers grow so quickly! By this time next year, your baby may be walking and talking, and your toddler may be moving on to Pre-K. Seasonal keepsake crafts are a special way to preserve this precious season when your children are small. There are dozens of fun and easy crafts for babies and
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Although kindergarten should be one of the happiest years in a child’s life, it can often come with challenges and struggles that parents don’t anticipate. Children can be struggling with separation anxiety, long days, routine changes, new social stressors like best friends and bullies, or general unfamiliarity with their surroundings. Although these may seem like
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Location is an important factor when considering which early childhood education program to enroll your child in. Most parents find it ideal to enroll their child in a daycare close to their home or place of employment, or in the child’s school district. This prevents additional commute times, and school buses can often drop children
There are dozens of childcare options in the Lewis Center area. While it’s wonderful to have options, the abundance of daycares can make it challenging to decide on the program that’s right for your family. Penguin Crossing Academy is one of the top daycare and early childhood development programs in the Lewis Center area! What