We’ve known for years that making art has many benefits for a child’s development and well being. Creating art strengthens fine motor skills, problem solving and decision making skills, and allows for opportunities for self-expression, as well as helping kids process the world around them and the big emotions they often feel. But creating art…
Tantrums are a very normal part of child development. They’re how young children show that they’re upset or frustrated. Tantrums commonly appear during the second year of life when language skills are just starting to develop. Toddlers can’t yet say what they want, feel, or need, causing frustration that may lead to a tantrum. Those first…
February is National Snack Food Month! Healthy snacks play an important role in keeping your kids fueled for their busy, active lives. Kids need more than fancy, convenient packaging and lots of sugar to help provide them the nutrients they need for proper health, stamina, and healthy brain functioning. Check out this article from Healthy…
School boards from all around the country have been in the news this last year as tensions rise over pandemic policies, school funding, and a multitude of other issues that ultimately affect our kids and their education. But do you know much about what a school board does and why they matter? Click HERE for…
“A gigantic body of research shows that the relationships in a kid’s life are like the roots of a tree, when kids have strong roots they can grow, they can thrive, they can withstand the storms life throws at them.” -Kent Pekel In this touching and informative article from KQED, Relationships Are Important. How Do…
Are you looking for ways to create a special Valentine’s Day with your kids? Holidays offer ideal opportunities to create traditions with your family that your kids will remember for life, and possibly continue with their own family one day. Try some of these fun and easy ideas from Macaroni Kids for Celebrating Valentine’s Day…
Whether you’re five or seventy-five, you’re never too old to celebrate International Lego Day. Patented on January 28, 1958 these iconic plastic ‘bricks’ have been a childhood favorite ever since. The name Lego originates from the Danish words “LEg GOdt” which translate to “play well”. The addition of the toddler friendly Duplo line was launched…
Peabody Mill Environmental Center in Amherst is hosting a monthly series of “I Love Nature!” classes geared toward children, ages 3-6, and their caregivers. Participants will learn about all the fun and amazing things that can be found in the woods around us and explore different habitats. Each session includes a story and discussion time,…
Our friends at Arlington Street Community Center (ASCC) in Nashua are working alongside Rivier University Education Club to offer FREE virtual pre-K activities for kids ages 3-5. Kids registered for this program will use the Seesaw app to complete 4-5 activities each week. These activities will improve fine motor and computer skills while working on…
There is nothing quite like curling up on the couch or snuggling in bed and sharing a story with your child. Shared book reading is one of the most important developmental activities families can engage in, sparking back-and-forth interactions with children and promoting early literacy skills. Studies have shown that print books encourage positive interactions…