When most of us are at home and physically distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, we can be feeling a loss of connection from our friends, and family members we don’t live with. Children feel this … Read More
Managing Your Child’s Screen Time During Quarantine
When our regular activities are restricted because of coronavirus quarantine, it can be tempting to turn to screen-based activities on our devices. If you’re concerned about managing your child’s screen time during quarantine, here are … Read More
Celebrating Birthdays During Quarantine
Children love celebrating their birthday with friends and fun activities. If your child will be celebrating a birthday in quarantine, they may be feeling sad at not being able to have a traditional party. However, … Read More
4 Fun Springtime Crafts for Children
Even if you may not be able to spend time outdoors during coronavirus quarantine, there are still many fun springtime crafts you and your child can make together. Try these four crafts to help teach … Read More
Teaching Young Children About Nutrition
Whether or not your child is a picky eater, as a parent you want to make sure they get all the nutrients they need for healthy development. Yet, it can be difficult to encourage your … Read More
Developing Your Child’s Gross Motor Skills
Gross motor skills are physical skills that involve large muscle groups of the body. Children use their gross motor skills when they run, jump, stand, sit, walk, balance, climb, and dance. Not only do they … Read More
Ways to Model Good Behavior as a Parent
Young children are very curious and observant, and often mimic the behavior of their parents or caregivers. Recent research has suggested that a child’s tendency to copy everything an adult, does regardless of the logic … Read More
Fun Math Activities for Preschoolers
Children are introduced to the fundamentals of math from an early age. Pattern recognition, pattern creation, shapes, and sizes are all concepts that form the building blocks of math. Try these fun math activities with … Read More
How to Support Your Child in Uncertain Times
Many children experience fear or anxiety when they hear about world events or stressful things. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one out of every eight children is affected by an anxiety disorder. … Read More
Indoor Activities for Children
When families are unable to go outside, it may seem like the children have the hardest time adjusting. Because children love to play and be active, these feelings are understandable. However, there are several ways … Read More