Physical activity is one of the most important things children will do. Not only is physical activity great for physical development, but it also aids in cognitive growth as well. The movement involved with physical activity can help with both gross and fine motor development in children, and the cognitive function of children often increases with the increased oxygen and break from formal learning activities. Children also learn best…
School Readiness is important. When your child is going off to school, you want to make sure that they are ready. However, as a parent, it can seem that kindergarten requirements change every year. The good news is that they really don’t change as much as you think. Getting your child ready for school will take patience, but it is well worth it. Academic Skills Academic skills are essential…
Language development begins in the womb. Babies can hear our voices even before they get here. They may not understand language as we do, but they begin to recognize familiar voices. Once they are born, language develops rapidly for the first few years. Talking to Your Infant For Language Development The most important thing you can do is talk to your infant. You want to do so in a…
Childhood obesity is a growing problem globally. Obesity for all ages is a billion-dollar industry. As parents, you may be wondering how to keep your child fit without making them feel like you are doing something boring and healthy. It seems like children hear healthy and run the other way. The best way to keep your kids fit is to help them be active in fun and unique ways….
Early childhood is a time for showing off, mixing fact and fiction, and learning how to think about the world using language. This is without being able to test the effects of our thoughts, actions, and plans, on the world, as we shall have to do later in life; but is enabled by language that is understood by others. We have been having great fun learning that language, and…
It’s hard to imagine what it’s like to be a full-time stay-at-home parent, especially if you’re a single parent. However, there is something that working parents should try to do at least once: Have their children serve as their own dependent care providers. They can take care of themselves and learn valuable life skills without even realizing it. The child and the dependent care program are two different things….
Mary Poppins is the main character of a children’s book series by P. L. Travers which later made into a film, starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. In the books, she is an English magical nanny who travels in time and sometimes dimensions, with her Cockney jack-of-all-trades assistant, Bert. She does this to help children fix their problems using her magical abilities and knowledge of psychology. About The…
One of the best ways to build strong confidence and a love for physical activity in children is by starting them off on the right foot. Ensuring they have a balanced diet, proper hydration, and lead active lifestyles will help them not only grow taller but stronger too. The importance of a balanced diet and lifestyle is indisputable. Achieving these habits early on will set our child up for…
We can never know completely what affects a child at every stage of their lives and what does not have an effect on their mental health. But there surely have been several studies to establish such effects. There are many influences on children during the crucial developmental stage of their lives. The key is to be aware of the negative influences and to do your best to provide a…
