Kindness is similar to a muscle. For some it may be innately stronger, but every person can develop their kindness muscle with practice. And similar to empathy, practicing kindness can be simple if we build it into our routine. If you are tired of nagging your child to do the right thing, try something new.… Read More »

Pinterest is great place for finding new recipes and home décor ideas, but have you ever thought about getting parenting tips there? The popular social media site just released their “100 for 2017” list which shows the top trends they predict will be popular for the upcoming year, and parenting is predicted to be HUGE!… Read More »

Every parent has been there. You’re in the middle of a grocery store and suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, your toddler starts to have a meltdown. The causes of a toddler’s emotions going from zero to one-hundred can depend on your individual child and the circumstances, but know that it is all part of their… Read More »

“I can do it myself!” Every parent of a preschooler has heard those words. Preschoolers can vary from minute to minute on their need for independence. They may want to cook their own breakfast one morning, but can’t be bothered to get a juice box out of the fridge at lunchtime. Parents have to perform… Read More »

The neurons (or brain cells) in your child’s brain resemble a tiny tree. Each time they take in a new bit of information about their world a new branch on the tree is created. These branches connect to each other in a vast network we refer to as neural pathways. Just like the trees in… Read More »

The significance of social and emotional development is seen in every area of a child’s life. A child will have a strong foundation for later development if he or she can manage personal feelings, understand others’ feelings and needs, and interact positively with others. Parents can see the significance of social and emotional development in… Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »