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...
With summer break just around the corner, you may be wondering how you will keep your kids entertained at home over the next few months. If it makes you feel any better, you’re not alone. While kids are looking forward to a much-needed break from school, parents and...
Starting a regular family game night is a great way to bond with your child while also helping them learn important skills. You might be surprised by just how many benefits board games offer for your child’s development. Along with improving cognitive, social, and...
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...
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....