Some people preferred growing up alone as an only child as a kid, while others valued the time they spent with their siblings as children. Having a sibling at an early age can be very beneficial to a child in many ways, even though when the teenage years hit it may not seem that way… Read more »
Category: Child Development
Saying Yes To Fido: The Benefits Of Having A Pet
It’s only a matter of time before your children are old enough to start asking for a pet. This is a common situation for families around the nation. While it’s easy to decide against a pet, having a furry friend in the household can be greatly beneficial to children. From a very young age, growing… Read more »
Having a Safe Summer
Children look forward to summer all year long. Unfortunately, the reality is that summer is the season with the most accidents, scrapes, bruises and broken bones. Long summer days can lead children into dangerous situations or just bad luck. There are a few precautions parents and children can take to decrease the risks associated with… Read more »
Planning an Educational Vacation
There are few things more fun than going on a summer vacation with your family, and even though were a couple of months away it’s never too early to start planning. While the main goal of any vacation is to have fun and relax, that doesn’t mean your kids can learn something during the trip…. Read more »
Explore Spring: Activities For Children
The warm weather and blooming flowers of spring provide the perfect atmosphere for exploration. For young children, this is an opportunity to spend time outdoors learning and appreciating what nature has to offer. A great activity for children in the spring is a scavenger hunt. With a list of items to find and a marker… Read more »
It’s Never too Early to Encourage Socialization, Intelligence
We all want to encourage intelligence in our child. And knowing how to introduce this element of the inquisitive mind is crucial to a consistency of scholastics. First and foremost, interacting with your child almost as an equal- intellectually, not behaviorally- encourages them to act more mature. This not only encourages brain growth, but… Read more »
Better Communicate with your Child to Encourage Success
Communication skills are fundamental to success in the real world. Encouraging these skills in your child allows them throughout their life to interact with and listen to other people in school, their profession and in social settings. To perpetuate your child’s communication and listening skills, make an effort each day to engage in… Read more »
The Things Children Pick up From Their Siblings
A lot of learning goes on at home, in addition to at school. Children’s parents and teachers can help teach them to read, write, listen and more. But its their siblings who can teach basic skills beyond scholastics they can carry with them throughout their entire lives. For starters, growing up with brothers and… Read more »
WInter Fun for Children
It’s that time of year again. After school, on the weekends and during breaks children are home and unable to spend time outside playing, learning and exerting energy. In living rooms and bedrooms children and parents have to find new activities to do. It’s crucial however that these activities not only entertain a child, but… Read more »
How to Encourage Your Child’s Learning Journey
The majority of US adolescents are on a normal path to a healthy, happy adult life. However, the adolescent years can be challenging and there is always a portion of these young adults that face juvenile delinquency. Alcohol and drug use as well as violence, illegal activity and unprotected sex all exist within this category…. Read more »