Problems happen. They are an unavoidable part of life. For the most part children are natural problem solvers. It can be seen in their daily interactions and investigations through play. Problem solving encompasses all areas of their learning and development. There are however many times when they will hit that proverbial wall. As parents, the… Read More »
Think Big! Gross Motor Skills Development By Age Range
As a general guideline, gross motor skills develop in stages and in a certain order. Each stage of development is preceded by the successful achievement of a prior stage. Surprisingly, the development of these skills begins before your child is even born. These are the typical ages and stages of development broken down for you:… Read More »
Tender Year’s Top Educational and Developmental Gifts for Every Stage
The gift giving season is upon us. We know that many grandparents and parents are looking for unique gift ideas. Gifts that are not only fun for little ones but that have the added bonus of being educational. Well, we’ve got the top toys that do just that. They are not only developmentally right for… Read More »
The Absolute Best Holiday Parenting Hacks You’ve Never Seen Before
Yes, we will admit it. We are hackers. We cannot get enough of parenting hacks. It has taken the internet and us by storm. Well, our addiction can now be used to your benefit. We have searched and scoured and have found the best and most unheard-of parenting hacks that will get you and all… Read More »
The Top Five Benefits of Reading to Your Child (According to Science)
A bedtime story is far more than a source of entertainment or a simple ritual to unwind from the day. More and more we are seeing research that suggests reading to your child (at any age) is an important aspect in their future success and even emotional well being. Here are 5 benefits that science… Read More »
Tender Year’s Top Ways to Raise Thankful Kids
We teach our children the importance of saying please and thank you, but raising a truly grateful child can go far beyond that. Gratitude in people of all ages has shown to be an emotional booster and research suggests that grateful people are more resistant to stress and have a higher sense of their self-worth.… Read More »
Developing Spatial Reasoning at Home
Spatial reasoning is what we do when we visualize and manipulate shapes in our mind. It is one of the critical cognitive abilities used by engineers and architects to design and build structures, but it also extends far beyond that. Even Michelangelo used his spatial thinking when he sculpted his famous work “David”. Research has… Read More »
Fall into Family Fun
The autumn season is the perfect time for central Pennsylvania families to have a little weekend fun. The weather is crisp and the options are aplenty. We have found loads of local family-friendly events and spooky spots that will let you embrace the season. So, go out this weekend and make a few fall family… Read More »
Thank You For Another Award-Winning Year
Thank you! We would like to thank everyone who supported, nominated, and/or voted for Tender Years in 2016. It has been another award-winning for us, and we truly appreciate the recognition! During the year, Tender Years was named Central Penn Parent’s Family Favorite in the “Best Child Care Facility” category. We were also recognized… Read More »
Guilt Free Tech Time Ideas for Your Little One
Screen time. The jury seems to still be out on the benefits and/or drawbacks of allowing kiddos time on an ipad, computer, TV… just about any screen. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recently changed their strict guidelines to ones that are a little more lax. The reason? Screens are an integrated part… Read More »
