Teaching Solo Play in Toddlers
For parents, teaching solo play to children is a necessity—there are chores to do! For toddlers, however, solo play takes some getting used to. Toddlers naturally want to do everything with their parents and often get upset when they’re not included. Because of this,...
Teaching Children Hard Work
It matters not what goal you seek Its secret here reposes: You’ve got to dig from week to week To get Results or Roses. –Edgar Guest, from “Results and Roses” Teaching a child hard work isn’t hard. Nor does it require charts, bribes, or a curriculum. By...
Spring Science and Answering Your Child’s “Whys”
Springtime means it’s the perfect time to get outside and explore. We love when our students come to us with questions about what they’ve observed. Sometimes all the “whys” can seem overwhelming—especially when you’re a parent trying to...
10 Healthy (& Easy) Snacks for Kids
Feeding little ones can be a moving target– when food is available, they won’t sit still long enough to eat, and when the meal is over, they’re starving! It can be tempting to serve quick snacks like cereal and candy with the hope it will tide your kids over...
5 Tips for Teaching Patience to Children
Teaching patience in children is about more than making road trips go more smoothly; it’s also one of the most important skills your child can learn while he or she is young. Patience is one of the first steps to learning delayed gratification, which contributes not...
Tips for Getting Your Kids to Listen
Do you have trouble getting your child to listen? Perhaps you find yourself yelling more than you’d like to or feel like your child dawdles or has difficulty obeying your requests or instructions. How can parents get their children to more effectively listen? At...
Best Kids Jokes for Preschoolers
Your toddler is finally starting to understand the meaning of words enough to understand simple word play, which means it’s time to break out the jokes! Here are our favorite age-appropriate kids jokes for preschoolers. Q. What do elves learn in school? A. The...
Monthly Value: Teaching Your Child to be a Good Friend
While some children may have a natural aptitude for friendship and social confidence, every child can benefit from learning how to be a better friend.
