Chores for Toddlers and Preschoolers

February 4, 2015

While play is extremely important, providing opportunities to engage in “work” is just as crucial to children’s development. Toddlers and preschoolers love to imitate adults at work and enjoy being helpful. This is the perfect age to teach children how to help with everyday chores. Household tasks offer numerous developmental opportunities for children to learn and grow. Use these 7 tips to get your children on the right track:

Kids Say the Darndest Things

January 30, 2015

by Katie Brazerol

Children and Screen Time

January 25, 2015

The most significant lifestyle change over the last decade or so that affects young children is the increase in “screen time” – time spent in front of a television, computer, hand-held device, gaming console, etc. The development of healthy habits regarding such media usage is crucial in early childhood. Children this age need active play to promote the development of self-discipline, perseverance, imagination, and respect.

Beyond Building a Snowman

January 17, 2015

Everyone knows how much fun it is to build a snowman! But after building a snowman, what are some other fun ways to play in the snow? Here are 10 ideas:

Money Lessons for Preschoolers

January 12, 2015

There are few things that affect our lives on a daily basis like money does. Children mimic the financial transactions of daily life in their play by pretending to shop and sell when they dramatize a grocery store, clothing shop, or another market of interest. Sometimes it’s just fun for children to tinker with the toy cash register. All of these instances make teachable money moments easy to come by. Take advantage of children’s natural interest in how money works by staying attuned to their play and with these helpful suggestions.

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