The Importance of Reading for Child Development
Reading is a beautiful experience at any age, allowing us to be transported into an entirely different world. We can learn about the lives of characters and even become them ourselves. It will enable us to learn more about the world around us, and become more...
Helping Your Kid Stay Focused in the New Year
Winter vacation is a much-needed break from the mundanity of the school year, letting children have a chance to sit back and be kids. But now that school’s back in session, we have to make sure that we set our children up for success. Today we’re going to be looking...
Communicating with Children as a Parent
Healthy communication is vital to instill in your children. It lets them feel safe and secure in their home and builds upon relationships they have with their parents. Developing these skills takes time and patience, but also safety and security. Healthy communication...
The Benefits of Music in Child Development
Music has a strong influence on our culture as a whole: it’s in films, television, on the radio, during holidays and celebrations. Music can be an integral part of your child’s life. Today we’ll be looking at how music can benefit your child. The benefits of music A...
Helping Your Children With Schoolwork over the Holiday Break
The idea of homework over the holiday break may have your child sad, but there’s a ton of good that can come from it! However, homework time may cut into precious family time, as holidays are the best time to reconnect with your loved ones. Wanting to spend time as a...
Educational Activities for Students During the Winter
With winter break upon us, you may be scrambling to try and find something for your kids to do. You don’t want them to plop down in front of the television or the computer for the whole time! It’s so easy for boredom to set in for them, so there are a couple of things...
Sharing Family Traditions with Your Children
Family traditions are a significant means of maintaining close bonds, building familial connections, and preserving culture and heritage. That being said, families grow and change over time, and your traditions should as well. If you become mired in tradition for...
How to Make the Most of Conferences with Your Child’s Teachers
Communication between teachers and parents is essential to a child's education. For many parents, almost all of that communication takes place during parent-teacher conferences. If you never know what to make of these conferences, here are some tips that might help....
When to Seek the Help of a Tutoring Program
Every parent wants their kids to do well in school. Getting good grades gives kids confidence and a passion for learning to set them up for success later in life. Unfortunately, schoolwork does not come easy to a lot of kids. These kids need a little extra guidance...
Getting Back into the School Year Routine
Especially if you have younger children, your family may need some help getting back to a normal school routine after a long summer. One of the most important ways you can do this is to establish firm rules for going to bed and waking in the morning. Even on weekends,...