Learn how you can help your infants and toddlers develop strong relationships with the people in their lives. “Through relationships, children discover who they are and learn to understand others…” read more.
Decades of research has shown the importance of children’s early experiences in laying the foundation for their growing brains. Home visiting is a program where skilled professionals like nurses and social workers provide support directly to families in their own homes. Home visitors can answer questions about a child’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development,…
Breaking down the research-backed ways parents and caregivers can support children’s healthy brain development, seven-year-old Molly Wright highlights the benefits of play on lifelong learning, behavior and well-being. She shares effective strategies on How Every Child Can Thrive By Age Five.
Check out this article about preventing the ‘million word gap.’ Mr. O, Principal at Milford’s Jacques Elementary School, recently spoke about the positive impact of reading with your child, “If there’s one thing you can do to help your child be ready for Kindergarten, read with them as much as you can!” Plus, reading is…
Well, this much you know: You’re not perfect. You don’t have 24 hands, 86 hours in a day, and the ability to be in six places at once. Your kids aren’t omniscient or omnipotent—though they do sometimes seem omnipresent. And darn! No one has yet invented the parenting magic wand! These are just SOME of…
While the U.S. Department of Agriculture projects that a middle-income family will spend an average of $233,610 raising a child from birth to age 17, don’t let this six-figure price tag send you into a panic. The real truth is that preparing financially for a baby takes some planning, but you’ve got time before and…
Waypoint Family Resource Center is hosting a virtual POSTPARTUM and NEW BABY SUPPORT GROUP with Doula Jess Kimball. Learn about newborn and infant care, milestones, feeding, infant sleep, and how to ease the transition from womb to world…as well as self care! Groups are free and happen online on the second Thursdays of the month…
A 529 plan allows parents to save money tax-free for their child’s education through investment options. Roth IRA’s can be utilized once the child starts working can be taken out for certain education expenses. Prepaid tuition plans for in-state public universities could be another option, but you have to make a commitment to one state’s…
“If you are looking for an occasional babysitter, you might decide to employ responsible adolescents from the neighborhood, typically teenagers who are looking to make extra spending money. There is an advantage to having young people as babysitters, since they are generally energetic, playful, fun-loving, and entertaining for your children. The disadvantage is that they…
Education is a team effort. You and your child’s teacher can work together to support your child’s learning success. Read more about ways you can be involved to help your child’s learning at PBS Kids.com