by Mikelle Despain | Nov 30, 2020 | Children and Learning, Values |
Gratitude is about more than an automatic “please” and “thank you” response when someone does something kind for you. Teaching children gratitude is about helping them learn to understand that in order to receive, someone else must give. It...
by Mikelle Despain | Nov 2, 2020 | Children and Learning, Kid Activities |
Cooking is not only a fun activity to do with your child; it’s also an important life skill for them to learn! You’ve probably already started letting your child help with things like stirring and pouring, but at what ages can you start adding additional skills?...
by Mikelle Despain | Aug 28, 2020 | Children and Learning, Kid Activities |
The best way to help your child thrive is by spending time with them. By engaging with them, you stimulate their imagination, boost their confidence, and strengthen that connection that you both need. 9 Tips for Becoming a More Playful Mom For some of us, being...
by Mikelle Despain | Aug 18, 2020 | Children and Learning, Kid Activities |
Reading is so important in your child’s development. Not only is it critical in language development, but it also helps build social skills, communication skills, stimulates creativity, sparks their imagination, improves focus, and introduces problem-solving skills....
by Mikelle Despain | Aug 4, 2020 | Children and Learning, Values |
Gratitude is important for adults and children alike. Not only is it good for our bodies, but it also makes us happier and less susceptible to depression, makes us more resilient, and is good for society. For children, gratitude is an important lesson in their...
by Mikelle Despain | Jul 27, 2020 | Children and Learning |
Teaching your child how to be mentally strong is about so much more than preventing tantrums. This practice helps increase your child’s emotional intelligence, which is said by some researchers to have a large impact on their success later in life. It helps...
