Our modern digital screen technology allows us to do countless amazing things that people a century ago could never have imagined. But while technology has dramatically improved our world, there are major consequences to using it incorrectly. One consequence that we often fail to recognize is how screens affect growing children. Is all technology harmless, […]
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Playing outdoors in the wintertime can be very beneficial for children. It boosts their immune system, develops resilience in discomfort, enhances their gross motor skills with games like sledding or building a snowman, and encourages social bonding with family and friends. Cold weather also burns off energy much faster than warm weather, so even a
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Although kindergarten should be one of the happiest years in a child’s life, it can often come with challenges and struggles that parents don’t anticipate. Children can be struggling with separation anxiety, long days, routine changes, new social stressors like best friends and bullies, or general unfamiliarity with their surroundings. Although these may seem like
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Parents have an extra challenge during holiday parties because they must manage their children. At every party, there is lots of sugar, stimulation, and gifts. While these are fun for a short time, it doesn’t take long before your overwhelmed and overstimulated child may start to have a meltdown. Although child meltdowns at parties are
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The Christmas season is one of great anticipation for young children. While babies and toddlers don’t understand the meaning of Christmas or what traditions take place, young children usually can’t wait for Christmas morning. Many parents also want to preserve the sweet memories of their children at this age with keepsake crafts, and Christmastime is
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Going to kindergarten is one of the biggest events in your child’s young life. Especially if your child has been enrolled in an early childhood development program, your child may feel like everything has led up to this one moment—starting kindergarten. The bigness of kindergarten can sometimes feel like an adventure, but it can also
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Babies and toddlers grow so quickly! By this time next year, your baby may be walking and talking, and your toddler may be moving on to Pre-K. Seasonal keepsake crafts are a special way to preserve this precious season when your children are small. There are dozens of fun and easy crafts for babies and
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As the temperatures continue to plummet, parents everywhere are pulling out winter jackets for their children. But if you’re like most parents, you’ve likely experienced the frustration of your child refusing to wear a jacket no matter how cold it is. For one reason or another, your child adamantly refuses to keep their jacket on
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Time flies when you’re having fun, and there’s plenty of fun to be had in summer! The first day of school seems to come out of nowhere, and there’s hardly any time to plan for the upcoming school year. You’re not alone when it comes to last-minute enrollment, and the good news is, there’s still
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Every parent wants their child to lead a happy and successful life. But a happy and successful life is more than good grades and a fulfilling career. You want them to excel in school and sports, to have great friends, and to be respectful to adults, teachers, and employers. You hope your adult children experience
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