Everyone looks forward to summer. You get a more relaxed schedule and lots of time to explore all the places you’ve wanted to visit and do all the things you’ve wanted to do since last summer! Although this is an exciting time, handling young energy can be challenging. And you don’t want to keep hearing [...]
As Heike Freire says “Be connected to nature should be a childhood fundamental right in our societies” We are sure that you won’t be surprised if we tell you that most children spend a big portion of their free time behind a tv. screen, in closed places or using electronic devices. This causes them to [...]
When children are born, they can pretty much be compared to blank books, having no experience or preconceived judgments about any aspect of life. As such, it is our responsibility as parents to ensure that they get the right foundations as early as possible. One way of doing this is by ensuring that they [...]
It's been repeated to the point of cliche but still rings true: Children grow up so fast. One minute they're in the crib, the next they're crawling and before you know it they're ready for preschool. It can be a challenge when the latter milestone arrives, because it's the first time many parents relinquish any [...]
Most parents are willing to go to great lengths to ensure their children grow up happy, healthy and smart. However, many of them don't know what is actually needed to ensure a child's holistic development. This post explains what you should know and what you can do today to help your child become a [...]
There are many ways through which children can learn. Each has its own benefits and can have a positive impact on your child’s growth and learning experience. Life today is becoming more and more dependent on technology, such that if a child was away from gadgets for 24 hours, he could literally feel sick! Yet, [...]
Growing up, you probably had activities with your family that you recognized as traditions, even though you didn’t call them that. They were done without fail, and you probably never questioned why your parents thought they were important. You just did them. Many families do these things, like eat at the table together, take trips [...]
There isn't much to consider when it comes to the type of relationship you have with your child before they reach preschool age. Their speech is limited at this stage, their reasoning is suspect and their life experience is extremely narrow. You are the parent -- the authority figure -- and there's little to discuss [...]
One of the great things about being a parent is the adventure you experience as your child grows. This includes both the "big" stuff and the "not-so-big" stuff that happens as they grow and develop. Part of your job is to find ways to make all these experiences add value to your child’s life. A [...]
You may feel a bit overwhelmed by all of the information that's out there about the best things to do during the first three years of your child’s life. We're here to say, take a breath and relax. It’s more important to know what to do with the information you have rather than simply amass data. [...]
