The first years of a child’s life are the most fun and exciting to watch and foster. The field in which we work to study and foster that growth is called early childhood education. Early childhood is the period of life from infancy through to age eight. There have been many programs and countless philosophies […]
As parents, we hate to admit that we love when our kids go to bed. Of course, if your bedtime routine is less than desirable, you may sooner leave them stay up late for fear of the tantrums and whining. Every child is different and as such, every child needs something different to help them […]
In a world full of iPads, touch screen mobile phones and so called advanced electronic games, the simplest toys can sometimes be overlooked. Think back to your own childhood and you are likely to remember playing with many toys and building blocks will probably feature quite highly in the memory banks. There are a number […]
Life’s busy. We know. And you’ve tried to get it together and get out the door on time but it’s just not happening. Try some of these organization tips – which can all be done the night before – to prepare for the day ahead! Pack lunches the night before. This is an obvious answer […]
Everyone told you that when you have a second child, the first child will be happier because they will have someone to play with all the time. That sounds like logical advice, except what these other parents aren’t telling you is that sibling rivalry is real and children often spend hours fighting and arguing. Sure, […]
Dinner time can be pretty stressful if you don’t have a plan and even more so if your children are picky eaters. Tired of half eaten meals and having to make something different for everyone at the table? We don’t blame you. Why not try meal planning and get everyone involved. By getting everyone excited […]
Parents enjoy watching their children play and most of those parents will acknowledge that there are a number of benefits to the time that their children spend in creative and active play. Apart from the obvious emotional aspects there is overwhelming scientific evidence to back up the hypothesis that a number of different types of […]
So your child wants to join the amazing world of martial arts? How are you feeling about that? If you didn’t encounter this type of activity as a child, or had no interest, you are probably asking yourself a few questions or have some concerns about what really goes on in a martial arts class. […]
One of the best parts about being a parent is getting to hear your child giggle uncontrollably at the world around them. It is one of the best sounds on the planet, especially when you take the time to notice the laughter and soak in the memories of the moment. Children see things in a […]
More than ever, families are thinking about what’s really important to them. With everything that is happening in the world these days and our inability to turn it off, we can’t help but find ourselves wondering about what’s really important? How can we keep our children safe? How can we stay connected? It seems logical […]