The prospect of summer break incites anticipation and excitement in children everywhere, but for working parents, it can create feelings of guilt or dread. You want your child to have a memorable and fun summer, but parents don’t get a summer break. So what are your...
Tantrums and tears are a common occurrence in early childhood, especially the first time you leave your child at preschool. Despite their excitement, new experiences, places and people can overwhelm children. Although they usually become comfortable with new routines...
The benefits of a good before and after school program can’t be overstated. Children who participate in such programs enjoy more success in school, and are less vulnerable to negative influences. Parents of these children are also less stressed and have fewer...
Those 2 to 3 years before Kindergarten are a critical period of time for your children. They’re growing so fast! Physically, emotionally, and intellectually. They’re constantly learning about the world around them, how to be a little person, and their own bodies. It’s...
The concept of sharing can be difficult for a child to grasp. Most children under age 5 lack empathy and impulse control, which makes it difficult to teach your child to share. Possessiveness is completely normal for a toddler but can be frustrating for parents. How...