Child Development: Reading Aloud
For hundreds upon hundreds of years, children's rooms have been adorned with shelves full of books. Big and small, pictures or chapters, soft cover or hardback, these books have been [...]
Will Shoes Help My Baby Walk?
Photo Credit: malglam via Compfight cc It would make sense that a little extra support and a nice flat sole would help your baby master the art of [...]
The Importance of Pretend
A lot of teachers and parents are aware that playing is a crucial part of early childhood learning. What you may not know is that playing can be broken into [...]
How To Deal With Biting In Day Care
The last thing a parent wants to hear when they pick up their child from childcare is that they have bit one of their friends. It is hard to imagine [...]
Choosing Child Care That Helps Your Child's Development
Taking your child to a day care is, in at least one way, a smart move; it does wonders for the development of your little one. Parents have different reasons [...]
After School Programs: 5 Benefits for Introverted Children
Is your child an introvert? Taking your child to an after school program might help bring them out of their shell a little bit. After school programs expose children to [...]
Redefining Playtime
A large and impacting part of a child’s cognitive growth is playtime, and that includes toys. As a little girl, I had dolls, carriages, and other pink or [...]
Why on Earth Do Preschoolers Bite?
If preschool was broadcast on TV, here's a conversation we'd hear a lot from the announcers: “There he is, Marv, Tommy’s making his move.” “I see him, Jim, he’s heading [...]
Learning Through Preschool Games
There are lots of great preschool games that children play each day. Many times they’ll play with other children at preschool, or just with one good friend. Sometimes they might [...]
There’s Nothing Better Than A Good Nap
Ah, I can still remember nap time fondly. We’d be given our cookie and juice, then handed our blanket. We’d be led off to the nice little cots laid out [...]