by Mikelle Despain | Aug 22, 2021 | Children and Learning |
The leaders of tomorrow are headache-inducing, strong-willed toddlers of today. Their determination, ambition, and spirit will surely bring them success in the future, but they can be difficult to parent. It is likely that, if you have one, you knew very early on that...
by Mikelle Despain | Aug 13, 2021 | Children and Learning |
“Developing a growth mindset.” You’ve probably heard this phrase kicked around, but why is it so important? A growth mindset is the opposite of a fixed mindset. Those who have developed fixed mindset are likely to believe one thing: “it’s out of...
by Mikelle Despain | Aug 9, 2021 | Children and Learning |
Children are constantly exposed to new sights, sounds, and experiences, and some of them can be overwhelming and scary. Children pick things up quickly, but some of these experiences might leave them a little anxious and unsure. Keep in mind, above all, that their...
by Mikelle Despain | Jul 19, 2021 | Children and Learning |
In such a fast-paced world, a moment of downtime with your kids is hard to find. You may be with them all day -driving them to soccer practice, to gymnastics, or the physician–but how much time are you spending with them? The cliche saying that children grow up...
by Mikelle Despain | Jul 11, 2021 | Kid Activities |
When summer break roles around, we suddenly have extra hours to keep our kids entertained. It can be difficult to find activities that are interesting enough to surpass the pull of a TV show or video game. It’s hard to come up with alternatives when your child is...
