This week we join the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in celebration of the Week of the Young Child (WOYC). Here are some great ways in which families can also join in this celebration at home!…
That joyous time of giving is right around the corner! As we consider what to give all those special little people in our lives during the holidays and throughout the year, knowing the difference between open-ended and close-ended toys as…
Trick-or-treating is a favorite tradition for many families. Children love the idea of dressing up and collecting lots of candy! As parents, we need to be alert of the dangers and risks associated with trick-or-treating in order to implement all…
Did you know that the best way children learn is through observation? According to Albert Bandura’s Observational Learning Theory (also known as the Social Learning Theory), behavior is best learned through observation of others. Children observe and learn best from…
Children's Book Spotlight: "Be Brave Little Penguin" by Giles Andreae "Be Brave Little Penguin" by Giles Andreae, it's an inspiring story about a little penguin who is afraid to go in the water. While all his friends enjoy the fun…
In today's society, a lot of emphasis is placed on the academics and with due cause but DID YOU KNOW that EQ (emotional intelligence) is just as important? Understanding, accepting and coping with emotions in a healthy manner plays a…
