Child Development

The Benefits of Bilingual Education in Early Childhood

Early Childhood Education /

With more than 7,000 languages worldwide–and increasingly more connections to those languages–there is a greater need to understand multiple languages. However, it’s not just understanding another language that is beneficial. Bilingualism has many benefits in early childhood education and brain development. It is for these reasons that bilingualism should be presented in every household, even […]

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How Can I Get My Kids to Play Outdoor Play During the Winter?

Healthy Children /

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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How Important is Story Time in the Evening?

Parents & Kids /

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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What Is Quality Literature? (Plus Age-Appropriate Book Guide)

Parents & Kids /

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 Vital Role of Parents in the Infant-Toddler Classroom

Benefits of Childcare, Parents & Kids, Parents and Childcare /

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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