Pairing Mindfulness with Physical Activity for Young Children

In our fast-paced world filled with many distractions, practicing mindfulness has become an essential technique for enhancing emotional well-being, managing stress, and fostering a deeper connection to the present moment. Physical activity also offers numerous benefits for children, impacting their physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being.  Read more about the benefits in Pairing Mindfulness with Physical…

PBS Documentary: Early Brain Development

A child’s brain is 80% developed by age three…and 90% by age five! The early years are a period of rapid growth in a child’s brain development and learning. (*pbs.org) That’s why the early years are SO important for healthy development! Take a look at this short, easy-to-understand video from PBS which explains more about…

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Initiative

Studies have shown that reading books to your children each and every day is the single biggest factor to their early reading readiness and the development of cognitive skills. Research proves that children need to hear 1000 books before they begin to learn to read independently.  Reading to children will: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is an early…

Learning to Write and Draw

Did you know there are four stages of drawing and writing that you may see as your child grows, from random scribbling to drawings of people and objects. Read more about these stages, including tips on how to encourage your child’s drawing and writing skill development in Learning to Write and Draw from Zero to…