When children go to school, they feel anxious, especially if they see their parents drive off to work. Parents deal with child anxiety separation in different ways, but is it effective? Some children continue crying even after they arrive inside their classroom. Parents wonder how to calm their children. […]
Sending your children to preschool is a choice for parents. This decision depends on many factors that affect you and your child’s life. Preschool is not a requirement for a child to go to kindergarten, but it’s a great prep for formal school. Should you enroll your kids in preschool? To help you decide, check out some of the pros and cons of preschool. Pros of sending your child to Preschool A preschool classroom environment setup is hard to replicate At home, we can just let the kids do all they want. The environment at home is very different from [...]
The holiday season is the time to give and receive gifts, such as books, toys, and movies. Children look at different toys that shine in malls that make their eyes sparkle with joy. Parents, on the other hand, worry about the safety of the toys they buy. […]
Being an integral part of the food supply of many countries, a world without potatoes is unimaginable! This month, we have more reasons to take in our favorite vegetable and make wonderful recipes because September is National Potato Month! To help you get started, here are some great potato recipes that you can make at home to celebrate National Potato Month with the entire family! Chicken and Potato Pot Pie Chicken and Potato Pot Pie is an excellent meal for when everyone’s already starving and you’re running short on time. It is a fast and easy comfort food for both [...]
A quality early childhood education (ECE) is all about providing young children a well-rounded curriculum. This will nurture and foster their growth and learning at a young age. It’s about encouraging the children to communicate, create, cooperate, and think critically. These are skills that children need to develop over time to prepare themselves as they grow up. Parents value the significance of ECE but the challenging part now is choosing between a preschool or a pre-k program. Both offer benefits to a child but what’s the difference between these two? Is pre-k really necessary? Both preschool and pre-k programs address [...]
Prepare school essentials in good time It’s August, summer is finally coming to an end and the new school year is right around the corner. Time for parents and students all over the country to start their back to school preparations. Whether your children look forward to this event or they dread the regimented school days ahead, one thing is for sure – back to school entails another big transition. Help your kids cope with the biggest adjustments and make those first weeks of school easier for them with the following tips: Start talking about the upcoming school [...]
Children having their snack time at the daycare Day care is a great big step for young kids as they take the plunge into exploring more of what the world can offer. As parents, our role is to prepare our kids for this exciting new experience. This is the time to give them our support and love. Here’s a list of ways to help prepare your child for daycare. Meet the Daycare Teacher If possible, let your child meet the teacher [...]
Leaving your little one in a daycare for the first time can be tough. And it is just as difficult for both children and parents alike. As a parent, it’s not easy to imagine that your child will have to be left in the care of someone else. The child, on the other hand, may not be comfortable about being sent to a strange, new place. If you are facing the same dilemma, don’t worry because there are steps you can take to make the transition smoother and easier. And here are some of them. Prepare for the first day [...]
A picnic with family is a great way to spend time Everybody celebrates Independence Day in July. But, what many people don’t know is that we also celebrate National Picnic Month in July, too! Going for a picnic is an excellent time to embrace nature and breathe in fresh air. It is also a great opportunity to bond with friends, family and loved ones. While a picnic is understood as a simple excursion with meals eaten outdoors, there are some interesting facts about the origin of picnic that not many of us are aware of. The word picnic [...]
National Great Outdoors Month June has been proclaimed as the Great Outdoors Month. This is a perfect time to share the glory of nature with your child! There are plenty of reasons why you should pack your stuff and enjoy the Great Outdoors with your kids. Here are just a few of them: Manage Your Kid’s Excessive Use of Technology There are so many distractions these days competing for your child’s attention. Gadgets, video games, the Internet, you name it, they’re all out there. And you know, once your child gets their hands on any of it, they give it their [...]
