Every child and family deserves to thrive and be as healthy as they can be. Sesame Workshop created resources for families and providers as they support whole-child wellness for all children. It includes some great Sesame Street episode suggestions that you and your children would enjoy to help further the discussion around healthy habits. Take…
Did you know one of the most important interactions you can have with your child is through play? The earliest experiences in your baby’s life impact their future because “the experiences and relationships young children have…literally shape the development of their brain.” Looking for more information on your young child’s brain development and the many…
When a child dresses up they represent themselves as someone else–a mother, a father, a dinosaur, a super-hero! It’s an important part of their development of ‘transforming’ one thing into another. In this case, they are transforming themselves into another role. Take a look at a short article from NAEYC Is Dressing Up for Halloween…
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…
Even young children can help with chores if you choose activities that are right for their age. Young children naturally want to be a part of the family and want to help. Involving them in household tasks at an early age can have a positive impact on their life. Involving your children in household chores…
Does your preschooler have some quirky behaviors that occasionally leave you baffled!? Wondering why they like to collect small things, or like the same story or movie on repeat? Your Preschooler Explained is a funny, honest account of some common and totally normal things about your preschoolers behaviors. As with any developmental stage, if you…
Play has been shown to have many benefits to your child’s healthy brain development. Through play, children build and strengthen social-emotional and cognitive skills. They have control over their own actions and generally feel safe to express themselves freely, trying out different behaviors or ideas, typically without fears or anxiety. When children play they are…
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…
Starting solids is an exciting and important milestone in your baby’s development; one that exposes them to a brand new world of flavors and textures, and will also put them on the right path to growing healthy and strong. Most babies are ready to start with more solid food between 4-6 months (when their strong…
One of the most important lessons we can help our children learn is in teaching them to be flexible. Flexibility is the ability to adapt to new situations, be inventive, and use multiple strategies to overcome difficulties. In life, plans are constantly changing and we’re thrown curveballs all the time. The people who are able…