Starting kindergarten is a big step, not just for kids but for parents, too. It marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with structure, expectations, and a more academic environment. That’s why many families turn to Pre-K as a way to help ease this transition and with good reason. A well-rounded Pre-K program builds… Read more »
Heading back to work after maternity leave can feel overwhelming. You’ve just spent weeks bonding with your baby and adjusting to a new routine, and now it’s time to return to the demands of a job while still trying to be the best parent you can be. It’s a lot, and feeling anxious about the… Read more »
The toddler stage—somewhere between baby babble and full-blown conversations, wobbly steps, and climbing everything in sight—is a time of incredible growth. Between 18 and 36 months, children experience major shifts in how they think, move, and communicate. These milestones aren’t just exciting to witness—they lay the foundation for lifelong learning. Let’s take a look at… Read more »
Deciding whether preschool is the right step for your child can feel overwhelming. Many parents naturally wonder if early education truly offers lasting advantages or if children might benefit more from extended home-based care. The good news is that extensive research consistently points to significant, measurable benefits for children who attend quality preschool programs. From… Read more »
We’ve all seen that parent–the one who makes sure their child is in the school orchestra, the student counsel, and captain of the tennis club all while looking over the kid’s shoulder. We all want to raise our children to be the best they can be. But how do we do this without being controlling… Read more »
Instilling a love of reading early in your child will help them to become lifelong bookworms. But how do you do that? One way is to read to your children while they’re young. Here are just a few of the many reasons why you should always read to your children: Reading to your child helps… Read more »
If you’re the parent or caregiver of a young child just learning to read, then you may have heard their teachers talk about “phonics.” But what, exactly, is phonics? And how can it help your child to read and write? Phonics—defined Phonics, at its core, is the relationship between letters and sounds. You’re using phonics… Read more »
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnoses neurodevelopmental disorders in children. 6.1 million children in the United States are diagnosed with ADHD. However, the diagnosis rate for boys (12.9%) is higher than that for girls (5.6%) What’s the reason for this discrepancy? It is not because boys have a higher… Read more »
From Little League Baseball to taekwondo, your children have a wide array of sports to choose from. While many parents sign their kids up for youth sports, far too many neglect this aspect of their childhood. Yet, youth sports can bring many benefits to our kids. Below are just some of the many reasons your… Read more »
You are proud of your child’s academic performance. They consistently get As and Bs, and their teachers always praise them. However, you’ve begun to notice that your child’s grades are slipping. They’re not doing as well in class, and you may have even gotten a few calls from their teacher. When this happens, you may… Read more »