From the first days of life, children begin using their bodies to learn about the world around them. And you may hear this term mentioned a lot – gross motor skills. But what are they and how do they help with the development of your child? Believe it or not, More…
We all know that reading at home helps children perform better in school. But sometimes when they aren’t given that important opportunity to read, they tend to fall behind in school and can actually continue spiraling down through middle school, high school and beyond. So what is the key More…
Will we ever be able to imagine a world where children of all races and backgrounds understand and respect each other? Even at an early age, children begin to notice differences in their peers. Did you know at 2 years of age, children begin to notice gender and racial More…
Sand & Water Play A child’s desire to build an understanding of their world, gradually grows through exercising his or her own freedom to play. Sand and water play allows children to take this freedom and test their own theories while stretching their sensory experiences. Sand Play The physical More…
At a young age, a child’s self-confidence can be an armor against the challenges of a mature world that sometimes surrounds them from every angle. Children who know their strengths and feel good about themselves, seem to have an easier time handling conflicts and also tend to smile optimistically More…