All parents know their toddlers and young children have an abundance of energy. Many parents of young children take them to the park or enroll them in a sport so they can release all this energy. But as children get a little bit older, they may turn to technology, games, or reading for entertainment instead …
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Even though parents instinctively know there are benefits of reading to children, it’s hard to find time to read! There are seemingly more tasks to be done than hours in the day, and reading feels like something you can drop. However, research shows how important reading is for a child’s development. Here are just a …
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Children of every age love to color, paint, draw, cut, and glue. Oftentimes, the more messy the project, the more fun children have! Is all this just a mess, or is there a developmental reason for the chaos? Luckily, research shows that children love to create, and channeling their creativity has many positive benefits. Here …
Children need the consistency of a structured routine to flourish, but a schedule can be hard to accomplish as a stay-at-home parent. It’s easy to see how tantrums result from inconsistency. Why can’t special treats and trips happen every day? Why can’t your children watch more television even when you don’t have a deadline …
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Most people envision early reading as a marker of a particularly smart kid. While reading has previously been a major indicator of intellectual and educational success, new research indicates that math skills are more important than reading in predicting future academic success. In fact, now experts are stating that early math skills need priority in …
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All children are born with a great curiosity. From infancy, children are actively exploring the world around them. And yet, children need adult help and supervision to safely explore their environment. Instead of seeing this as an inconvenience, adults should embrace the opportunity to see the world through a child’s eyes again. Additionally, there is …
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When someone else is watching your child, it’s easy to wonder what occupies your child’s time. Are they learning? Getting physical activity? Making friends? Eating nutritious meals? Here’s a peek into what your child experiences at Bright Start Louisville. Gross Motor Activities At Bright Start, we love to include gross motor activities! Exercise can help …
If you’re looking for childcare options, you may be debating between hiring a nanny or using a daycare service. Let’s see how these compare! Socialization: Daycare vs. Nanny Because children are with peers all day long in daycare, socialization comes naturally and abundantly in this setting. At Bright Start, we have planned activities and free …
If you’re having trouble choosing a childcare option, you’re not alone! There are many quality childcare options in the J-Town and East Louisville areas. There are many factors to consider, so let’s examine how daycare and home childcare compare. Location: Daycare vs. Home Childcare Everyone has different preferences for an ideal location. Some are willing …
Adults are instinctively drawn to reading to children. A special bond develops as adults show children their world through books. Here are five benefits of reading to children. Improved Language Skills Children are born as blank slates concerning language; their brains are like sponges, readily able to absorb even multiple languages simultaneously. Reading, even from …