The fresh air and sunshine that Spring ushers in each year make heading outside with the kids to play, a fun way to spend an afternoon. Whether you ride bikes, swing on a swing set or play tag in the yard, the ways to enjoy the outdoors with kids are seemingly...
Mastering motor control is an important part of your child’s growing independence as well as their physical, social, and cognitive development. Motor skills are properly developed when the muscles, bones, and nerves coordinate to make movement. While these skills...
Screen time is a largely debated topic between parents, educators, and pediatricians alike. The amount of screen time versus the quality is another debated topic. Whether you let your child watch endless cartoons or none at all, some parental guilt is bound to creep...
With academics and standardized tests becoming increasingly important in elementary schools, play is often put on the back burner. But, it’s important not to underestimate the skills gained from play – skills that will benefit your child in school and beyond....
As parents, we take great care of our babies into toddlerhood. We feed them, dress them, and help them when they struggle. When these children become school-aged though, it’s time to make sure they have the skills needed to be successful and independent during class...