Children are born to be naturally inquisitive and creative. When creativity and curiosity are cultivated in children, they are more likely to be excellent problem-solvers, academically successful, and artistically creative. Here are some tips to encourage creativity in young children. Create a Creative Environment Setting up a creative environment will inspire your child’s creativity and […]
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The evolution of car seats over the last 100 years has been truly remarkable. It was once acceptable to just put your infant in a basket in the front seat, or have a few simple straps or bars keep your toddler in the same general area of the back seat. Granted, people drove at significantly
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Kids these days spend an average of seven hours a day looking at screens like phones, televisions, tablets, and more. Since it’s generally more entertaining to watch a show or interact with friends on a screen, more and more children are becoming sedentary early in their lives. Gross motor development is essential to the overall
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If there’s one thing every parent can relate to, it’s getting your child to nap. Even if you consider your child a great sleeper, at some point, they will struggle to nap. When a child misses their nap, it can make them overtired, which only perpetuates the sleeping problem. So how can you make it
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If you haven’t noticed by now, your child grows and matures at a rapid speed! While this is most noticeable in the infant and toddler years, children of all ages are making many neurological connections that will aid them for the rest of their lives. Children learn primarily through play. Playtime is their “school” or
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Parents and teachers intuitively know that children benefit from being read to, but how important actually is story time? The science has proven that reading to children benefits them immediately and in the future! Children who are read to have: Better language skills – Quality literature improves language understanding, grammar, and sentence structure Increased vocabulary
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You may have heard about the importance of reading to your child, but what books are best? Are they all created equally? How important is it to read quality literature? Quality literature opens your child’s world, inspires their imagination, and helps them learn grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, art appreciation, and social and emotional skills. They
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The world of childcare is a dynamic and transformative realm where the active involvement of parents and families can make a world of difference in an infant-toddler daycare classroom. Families and daycare centers collaborate to create an enriching environment for infants and toddlers to grow and learn safely. Research consistently underscores the importance of family
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When you have limited time with your children, you want to maximize your time with them. One of the best bonding activities you can do with your children is fun arts and crafts! Children need lots of quality time with their parents. You’ll find that when you work together with your child on the same
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Parenting little ones is hard work, and your journey as a parent is as unique as your child! But there are some core principles and commonalities that can be immensely helpful to you. There’s a concept called the “Four Pillars of Parenting”, a set of guiding principles for nurturing well-rounded, happy, healthy children! This is
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