Almost all of us, at one time or another, tried our hand at youth sports. Whether it was basketball, tennis, football, or hockey, we participated in fierce competitions against our peers. Some of us were more successful than others. But no matter how good you were at your sport, you still honed certain hand-eye coordination… Read more »
Encouraging your child to learn an instrument is about more than being a well-rounded individual. Of course, it’s great to know how to play a musical instrument and to pick up a life skill your child will carry with them the rest of their life. But there is also so much more. It can boost… Read more »
Beginning preschool is an exciting time for your child, but it can also be quite frightening. The transition to this stage of their education is often a rocky one, consisting of good days and bad days. One big problem that kids and parents may have to deal with is separation anxiety. Thankfully, there are a… Read more »
There’s no doubt about it—parenting can be stressful. You’re juggling a full-time job with being a full-time parent, and while your kids are adorable, they do sometimes misbehave! Your anxiety and stress will affect your kids over time, so it’s best to learn and practice simple stress management tips and relaxation exercises. Here are some… Read more »
How do you keep kids engaged, encourage them to remember what they’ve learned and promote a creative classroom environment? Hands-on learning! Here are some of the benefits of hands-on learning: Hands-on, brains on Hands-on learning engages multiple parts of children’s brains—the right brain through visual and spatial activities, and the left brain through analytic and… Read more »
The new school year has just begun, and it’s the perfect time to focus on your child’s health. Here are some health tips for back to school: Communicate with the school about your child’s health Make sure teachers and administrators are aware of any chronic medical conditions your child might have, like asthma or epilepsy,… Read more »
Summer is a time to relax and enjoy plenty of fun in the sun, but it’s also an important opportunity for kids to continue learning so they’ll be ready for school in the fall. Did you know that teachers spend about four to eight weeks each fall reviewing and reteaching material that kids forgot over… Read more »
Divorce is difficult for everyone—especially kids. If you have a difficult relationship with your ex-partner, it can be hard to keep that toxicity from spilling over and affecting your children. However, healthy co-parenting can help your children adapt to divorce and have positive relationships with both parents. Co-parenting means that both parents play an active… Read more »
Summer is almost here, bringing pool parties, barbecues and lots of fun in the sun. However, summer also brings sunburns, bug bites and other safety hazards that your family can avoid with some preparation and know-how. Read on to discover some handy summer safety tips for children: Protect kids from the sun It can be… Read more »
The day has arrived—you’re about to send your child off to preschool. At Children’s Enchanted Learning Center, we know that the time can be both exciting and scary for parents. To many, it meanstheir child is off on their own for the first time ever, and his or her education has finally begun. But actually,… Read more »