In one of our recent blog posts we discussed some of the benefits of nature play for children. Not only does nature play teach children to care for our planet, but it’s also great for children’s cognitive development, mental health, physical health, and social skills....
As parents and caregivers, many of us already understand how important motor skills are for our children’s development. As your child grows, mastering motor control allows them more independence and leads to greater success in school and sports. But have you ever heard of visual-motor skills?
Photo by Robert Collins on Unsplash Gross motor skills are an important part of your child’s development. Some children need a little extra practice—sometimes by working with an occupational therapist—to improve their ability to move the large muscle groups in their...
Photo by Katerina Holmes from Pexels Providing your child with a lunch that is both healthy and appealing may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. If you have a young child starting school, you may be wondering what the healthiest lunch options are...
If you have a 4 or 5 year old, you may be wondering if they have the skills needed to start kindergarten — especially if they have a birthday close to their school district’s age cut-off date. While most children begin school by age 5, some parents feel like their...