As your baby’s first teacher you can be very influential in helping them to learn and develop while having fun. These first 6 months you can see many changes in your child’s brain development.
Halloween is around the corner and what better time to teach your children how to be respectful for all the candy they are about to receive. With all the sugar overload and stimulation, we have all
Children grow so much in the first five years of their lives and parents are always so aware of their children reaching their developmental milestones. Parents, grandparents and caregivers can
It is so important to teach your kindergarten and preschool children how to become good observers. How to navigate their immediate home environments, their schools and landmarks around their
Preschoolers absorb information, vocabulary and physical skills, at a rapid rate, allowing us to feel they are more mature and capable of regulating their larger emotions and fears. These new found i
I remember only too well when I had my children, my main concerns were keeping them safe and healthy and in a routine. These are the coping mechanisms we all go to as young mothers.
There is no doubt that parenting will always be a high-stakes operation! The pandemic, however, has thrown parents into another realm altogether. Moms and dads everywhere have been juggling work,
Spring is the perfect season to celebrate all the changes and growth spurts with your children. The warm weather will allow you to take walks to chat about the tiny bugs, spring flowers, leaf buds
The first few years of a child’s life, free play will play a big part in their growth.
Simple unstructured play is so important to optimal child development that it’s been recognized by the United Nat
This is a wonderful story to read with your little ones. Children benefit from stories that feature everyday good deeds, reinforcing how we all have the same needs, desires and feelings. Children who
From 0 - 2 years babies are totally dependent on their caregivers making the good emotional health of the caregiver critically important. Everything that little ones do from day one is brand new and
Despite all the festivities and joy over this holiday season, many parents report feeling stressed to keep up. Holiday Perfectionism is one of the major causes of this stress.
One of the best ways to set up a good foundation for the love of reading is to spend time reading with your children. Recent research has shown that children who enjoy reading with their parents have
It’s always a good idea to teach your preschoolers their address and phone number for their own safety, in case you get separated. This can be made into a fun song or game through visual pictures
Morning madness begins when that alarm goes off! Whether you have to get to work or your home office, trying to deal with breakfast, bed making, dressing the kids and all that comes with getting them
Depending on your child’s age and adaptability, there can be a difference between the way 3 year old’s make friends and 4 year olds handle these new acquaintances. Usually by these ages children have
Helping children to learn about diversity from a young age will help them grow into adults who have more empathy, tolerance and respect for human life. Learning about different cultural aspects also
As many parents know, the repetition and nagging that goes into teaching children to better themselves, behave appropriately, and become socially responsible is exhausting. A long term study has
Summer is knocking on our doors and road trips are a must this year. Kids of all ages will love the initial concept but as the hours tick on you will have to find some creative ways to keep them ent
Children's early years are, subconsciously, a wonderful time of learning new things.
Preschool attendance can encourage and enhance children’s relationships with their peers.
During these precious
We all want to live in a world where people take responsibility for their actions and choices as citizens. This skill can start very early in a child's development and if handled with humor and in
As children grow up, it’s important to teach them how to treat and relate to dogs, cats, and other pets so both the children and the animals can stay safe and happy. Some children, especially
Studies have shown that, for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, early interaction and daily play with other children, helps young children start to develop their sense of self and helps them learn
The holiday season is usually a joyful time where children get to relax and spend time with their families, relatives and friends. However, with the physical distancing and new restrictions in place
That snippet of time between the end of the school day and the beginning of dinner or evening activities is a critical time for families who can spend time together. It is a daily opportunity for pare
There’s such joy and positivity in singing along and dancing while helping little ones learn. Singing can help preschoolers improve their capacity for learning, tapping into the memory center of the
BUILDING RESILIENCE IN CHILDREN DURING UNCERTAIN TIMES
Post By Pop-Ins | Date September, 17th, 2020
One of the strongest instincts parents feel towards their children is protection from suffering and now, more than ever, we want to keep children from being exposed to the news and disruption of the
More than ever this summer, we have been cooped up in our homes and the preschoolers and kindergarteners have had way more screen time than is usual. Why not pack up an easy to go dinner when everyo
In the early years of child development children absorb new information at a rapid rate. Their physical growth, language skills, social interaction and emotional growth are all areas influenced...
