One of the biggest goals as a parent is to raise confident, patient, and responsible people. For young children, these aren’t skills that develop overnight but are built through little moments that happen throughout their day. Ordinary things like allowing them to put...
Before babies can move toward what interests them, much of their world comes to them. A familiar face leans into view. A toy is placed nearby. A new sound causes them to turn their head. That changes quickly during the first year. As babies gain more control over...
As the seasons change and the weather cools, parents know cold air isn’t the only thing making its way into the classroom. Between school, activities, and spending more time around other children, the occasional cough or sniffle can quickly become part of the season....
As a parent, have you ever felt overwhelmed by the many terms used in early childhood? Daycare, preschool, early childhood education…not to mention adding STEM to the list, it’s important to understand what these actually mean for our children. While daycare may be...
Packing lunch as a parent becomes a daily routine, whether the night before or the day of; however, when you add grocery shopping, meal planning, and your child’s preferred meals, it can become another stressful task in an already busy week. Thanks to a...
It is easy to feel like you should be doing something once your baby starts showing interest in moving. Maybe they are rocking on hands and knees, reaching farther for toys, or getting frustrated when something is just out of reach. When do babies start crawling? Many...
