Teaching Your Children About Pet Safety

Few things can bring a child more joy than having a four-legged friend. Not only is a pet an endless source of fun, companionship and entertainment for your family, but working with a pet can also teach your child important skills, such as nurturing and cooperation. While the benefits of having a furry family member […]

Fun Ways to Teach Your Child the Alphabet

All of us are familiar with the famous “Now I Know My ABC’s” song – you know, the one that sounds suspiciously similar to “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” – and while it’s an effective tune, you’re probably wondering if there are some other fun or creative ways to teach your child their ABC’s. After all, […]

5 Tips to Help Your Child Learn to Read

Reading is one of the most fundamental skills your child can learn to develop, and naturally as parents we are concerned about doing everything we can to help our children learn how to read. Below are some handy tips you can use to help improve your child’s reading skills. 1. Read to your child on […]

The Importance of Imaginative Play

Imaginative play is a near-universal trait of childhood, and although it seems simple in its essence, young children build all kinds of important developmental skills from this very common activity. Below are some key points that demonstrate the importance of allowing your little one to engage in imaginative play. Imaginative Play: Why is It Important? […]

When and How to Teach Your Toddler about Colors and Shapes

Teaching your toddler about shapes and colors is an important step in their early development, because it helps them to define and organize much of the world they see around them. Whether your child is looking at a rectangular building, a circular plate, a green tree or a blue sky, being able to recognize shapes […]

Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?

If your child’s big kindergarten debut is right around the corner, more than likely you’re feeling a little stress regarding whether or not your little one has developed all of the skills needed to thrive in this new environment. While there is no perfect or foolproof formula that will indicate whether or not a child […]

Learning Games and Activities to Help Your Kindergartner Succeed

As the parent of an energetic kindergartner, no doubt you’re looking for ways to keep your child in “learning mode” all the time. During this phase of your child’s life, their cognitive and mental faculties are growing at an astounding rate, and the more you can feed their hungry mind using creative and engaging methods, […]