No matter how many toys, games, and books your child has, eventually every parent hears that dreaded complaint: “I’m so bored.” More than any other time in history, our children have an abundance of things to keep themselves occupied. But perhaps this is exactly the problem: children don’t know the delight of boredom. Although most […]
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Children are born to be naturally inquisitive and creative. When creativity and curiosity are cultivated in children, they are more likely to be excellent problem-solvers, academically successful, and artistically creative. Here are some tips to encourage creativity in young children. Foster a Creative Environment Setting up a creative environment will be both inspiring to your
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Parents usually take their families out to eat on the weekend. The kids are out of school, parents don’t feel like cooking, and everyone is looking for something to do. While this is understandable, restaurants can’t accommodate all their customers. To incentivize customers to come at other times of the week, restaurants offer fantastic discounts
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Although kids usually have a long list of what they want to do during summer vacation, hardly a week has gone by before every parent hears that dreaded complaint: “I’m so bored.” More than any other time in history, our children have an abundance of things to keep themselves occupied. But perhaps this is exactly
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Bringing home a newborn is one of the most exciting days in a parent’s life. But a strange phenomenon happens when you walk in the door with your baby for the first time: you suddenly realize all the dangerous objects in your house! From electrical outlets to the corners of your end table, it seems
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When your child has separation anxiety, daycare drop-off can be miserable for everyone. Separation anxiety is a completely normal developmental milestone for your child–but that doesn’t make it easy to handle! Sometimes, even parents can experience separation anxiety, especially if their child throws a tantrum at dropoff. Neither you nor your child wants to experience
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You’re running late for work and needed to leave five minutes ago. Your child still hasn’t found her jacket but she’s found her lost rainboots, sticker collection, and school photo from last year. You’ve repeated directions three times to get her jacket, and you feel on the verge of snapping. Every parent has experienced this
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The Terrible Two’s is infamous for being the most challenging years of child-rearing. As toddlers grow in their mobility and communication, they want to assert their independence, even if their choices aren’t what’s best for them. When a parent tells them “no,” a meltdown is likely to ensue. But as any parent with older children
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A new baby is a blessing–but sometimes a big sibling doesn’t see it that way. While many children are delighted to have a baby brother or sister, it’s understandable when big siblings are dubious. Whether your child is excited or apprehensive, all big siblings need a little preparation for the journey ahead. How you prepare
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There is a lot that’s new and exciting about the first day of school, like new clothes, school supplies, friends, and teachers. But what’s not exciting? Dusting the cobwebs off the knowledge and skills from the month of May. This summer, be proactive and prevent your child from backsliding academically with these simple tips! The
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