There is significant evidence behind the idea that the summer creates a lull in your child’s learning and retention. Testing scores are often lower after summer months and some researchers believe kids are losing two months of work by taking two months off. So the question is: What can be done to keep your kids’ […]
Tips to Promote Good Mental Health in Your Kids
Mental health is one of the most important aspects of your child’s life. It allows them to feel comfortable in social environments, act appropriately in everyday situations, and enlist an overall harmony with life in general. You might think kids are too young to stressing about work or relationships, but there are lots of stressors […]
Family Game Night Ideas
Nothing brings the family together like a night full of fun and games. Family game night is perfect for getting even your smallest kids involved in family fun. It not only strengthens your bonds as a family, but it’s an excuse for the lives of all your family members to converge for once! Share in […]
Backyard Games to Play with Your Kids
The backyard has plenty of playtime value, especially in the summer! Since it’s National Backyard Games Week, get your family outside and have fun with some of these awesome backyard games. Get them running with different variations of tag! – There are lots of variations of tag, and when the traditional game loses its charm, […]
Say Goodbye to Messy Kids Rooms: Tips to help get kids to clean their rooms
A messy room is inevitable, not only because kids make messes, but because they usually hate cleaning them up. But that doesn’t mean you can’t guide them towards healthy cleaning habits. Try some of these tips to teach your kids how to clean their rooms and keep them clean! Start by breaking down exactly what […]
Ways to Make Reading Fun
Reading is one of the most wonderful opportunities a child has for exploring their imagination, as well as growing in their confidence and language skills. Give your child the tools they need to succeed, and you’ll be surprised what they can accomplish. Here are some ways you can help your child succeed in reading and […]
Teaching Your Kids to be Honest
While kids are young, they are constantly learning new things, and some of those aren’t always good things. Teaching your kids to act and behave in today’s world is one of the most important parts of raising a child into adulthood, and a main ingredient in that is teaching them honesty. Not all children can […]
How to Help Your Child Deal with Stress
Stress affects everyone, even children. But knowing how to deal with that stress is what makes the difference between constant tantrums and positive coping mechanisms. Here are some of the best ways you can help your child deal with stress. Keep an Ear Out for the Signs: The first step to helping anyone with stress […]
Introducing your child into new activities
When children are settled into a single activity, whether it’s sports or videogames, it can be difficult getting them to expand their horizons. However, broadening your child’s interests can help them grow up to be more well-rounded and more accustomed to change and variety. Children sometimes have a hard time dealing with new experiences, but […]
Tips to Get Your Child Really into Reading Books
Books are one of the best ways to stimulate your child’s learning and creativity, but it can be difficult to get them to start reading. While some kids are immediately sucked into the magical worlds that reading holds, others lack the interest to even pick up a book. Try using these tips to help your […]
