Frustrated with picky eating? You may have noticed that your toddler or older child has started to say "no" to foods that they used to eat. It can feel so defeating! Picky eating is very common, especially with toddlers and preschoolers. Some adolescents also have trouble with being particular about what they eat. Feeding toddlers and kids are hard. You are not a failure as a parent … [Read more...]
4 Month Sleep Regression | What is it and How to Help Your Baby
Babies around 3-4 months old can start having difficulty sleeping, even if they were good sleepers before. Around 3 to 4 months old, your baby's sleep patterns will change and your baby will need to go through sleep cycles. This means that your baby will probably wake up a lot at night and only sleep for short periods during the day. Sleep regressions can be exhausting, but there are … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids How To Show Affection On Valentine’s Day (Besides Treats…)
There are many studies that suggest that if a parent demonstrates consistent affection and support, it can have a positive effect on a child’s mental well-being, physical health, and brain development. Furthermore, it can also lead to greater success in life. kids that are raised in a loving and nurturing environment will thrive, learn more, and be happier than those who are … [Read more...]
Going Back to School with Ease and Classroom Fun Tips
Many people look back on their time in elementary school with fondness. Recalling pleasant experiences such as playing with friends on the playground, being good at tetherball, or chatting and laughing on the monkey bars. Back-to-School Tips Some tips to help ensure your kids have a safe, happy, and productive year before heading back to school are to ensure they get enough sleep, have … [Read more...]
Unexpected Consequences of Growing Up Gifted
Gifted children are often thought to grow up and be highly successful adults. However, this is not always the case. Gifted adults may not be as successful or well-rounded as one might think. A small percentage of the population is gifted, but most adolescents feel disconnected from society and depressed. While it's not clear if gifted adults are more likely to be depressed, not … [Read more...]
9 Easy Ways to Teach Kids Minimalism & 5 Benefits
The philosophy of minimalism is to focus on the important things in life and eliminate distractions. This can be especially important for parents, who may have difficulty balancing the demands of family with the rest of their lives. If you're working to reduce your belongings and live more simply, it's probably something you want to share with your children. Although it may be … [Read more...]
Sweden’s High Quality Preschool and Young Children’s Learning Explained
Read about the Swedish policy surrounding early childhood education and care (ECEC). It states that while Sweden's ECEC is ranked highly globally, there is significant variation in the quality of care depending on the specific environment. This research supports the benefits of having students work in subgroups in preschool, but it's surprising that there hasn't been more … [Read more...]
How Exercise Can Improve a Child’s Behavior and Mood
A lot of research has been conducted on the subject of exercise and how it affects mood in adults, and it has been shown that exercise helps reduce stress and leads to better sleep and weight management. But what about kids? How does exercise affect their mood? In this article, we will look at the research to see how exercise can improve mood in children and help them develop healthy … [Read more...]
How to Give Kids High Expectations in a Healthy, Nuturing Way
Many parents want their children to grow up to be successful and they try to provide them with opportunities they may have not had themselves. This can often mean having high expectations for their children. Having high expectations means that a parent is hoping for their child to improve or do better than they are currently doing. Parents may have high expectations for their children … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Kids See Numbers and Math in the Day-to-Day
Numeracy is the ability to use mathematics in a variety of situations. This includes understanding the role of mathematics in the world and being able to use mathematical knowledge and skills for a specific purpose. These are the mathematical disciplines that you will study in this book. There are many different aspects of math that people experience in their everyday lives. Some of … [Read more...]