If you are mom, like me, you know what mom guilt feels like. Phrases like distracted parenting, working moms, do nothing to ease the guilt. We try to nudge in as much time in your schedules for our kids. And if you are that mom, you know how stressful that can be. Here’s some good Read More
Category: Preschool (4 -5 years)
Help Your Child Get Dressed (Without a Fight)
If you have a child between the ages of 3-5, you know the struggle of getting your child to dress up. From resisting the process entirely, to fighting about what is and isn’t appropriate to wear to school, mornings can really be a headache! Although independent dressing may seem like a simple task, it does Read More
Learning a Musical Instrument Helps Your Child
We have always heard that music is food for the soul. Research indicates that it’s more than that. Music can also easily be food for the brain. Listening to or learning a musical instrument helps your child in both his academic and social life. 7 Surprising Ways Learning a Musical Instrument Helps Your Child You probably Read More
7 Ways to Improve Emotional Intelligence in Children
When you think of child development, you may often think immediately of physical growth. But what about self-control, cooperation, relationship building, and empathy? These skills are all considered part of a child’s social-emotional development. An important piece of this development is emotional intelligence (often referred to as EQ). At its most basic definition, emotional intelligence Read More
Gross Motor Delays: When Should I Be Concerned?
Knowing that your child is developing just as they should can be a big stressor in a parent’s life. If you aren’t a doctor, therapist, or health professional, it can be hard to know exactly what normal development looks like. Whether your child is exhibiting signs of gross motor delays Talking with fellow parents can Read More
How to teach kindness and empathy to kids
A newborn child has the potential to be the kindest and most empathic kid. When he is born, he is the kindest, wisest and most curious creature in the whole world. Human beings are God’s most precious creatures of all and that is quite clear if you observe closely. He is able to believe, feel, Read More