“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…
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For the first time since 2004 the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC have changed the checklist of developmental milestones for infants and young children. Their hope in doing so is to encourage parents to seek early intervention screenings sooner when they notice delays in their child’s development. For more information on these changes…
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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…
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Take a look at this sweet article from Motherly It so beautifully chronicles the moments when you realize your baby isn’t a baby anymore. They’re growing so quickly, and right in front of your eyes. You put them to bed one night and they wake in the morning seeming bigger…more mature. Or you drop them off…
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W-sitting is when a child sits on the floor, bottom is between the legs, and knees are bent with legs rotated away from the body – if you stand above them and look down it looks like their legs are forming a “W”. It seems a convenient position for play because they don’t have to work on keeping their…
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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…
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If your weekday mornings prove to be stressful and your routine needs a bit of a refresh you’re not alone. Navigating the hustle and bustle of weekday mornings can be a lot to manage. Whether you stay at home with the kids or head to work during the week, the ‘Sunday blues’ can feel oh-so-real.…
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We all experience moments when staying calm is tough. For young children, with their limited life experience, it can be near impossible. Every skill is new and so many things are hard! They have a budding sense of independence but they just don’t know how to do so many of the things that they’re faced…
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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,…
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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…
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