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There are many benefits of sensory play, especially for young children. Babies learn about the world around them using their senses- touching faces and objects, smelling and tasting new foods, listening, and observing the sounds and images around them. As children get older, opportunities to develop their senses expand. Sensory play helps develop curiosity, fine…
As life evolves, humans are spending more time with technology and less time with nature. Growing evidence shows that time outdoors has both physical and psychological benefits for adults and children alike. Spending just 2 hours per week outside for recreational activities has the following impacts: Improved mood and increased happiness Lower stress Improved executive…
Sensory play is a wonderful and exciting activity for children as they use their senses to develop in many ways. It improves their small muscle skills, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving abilities, language development, and self-control. Through sensory play, kids get to explore their world, learn new skills, and have a blast while doing it! Sensory play…
Temper tantrums are a normal part of early childhood and typically occur in children between the ages of 1-5. Many parents and caregivers misunderstand the cause of temper tantrums and assume that their child is trying to manipulate them. This is because children generally have a temper tantrum when they don’t get their way, which…
Graphic novels are books which are written and illustrated in the style of a comic book. Some examples include “Dog Man”, “Cat Kid Comic Club”, “Smile”, and “Wings of Fire”. Graphic novels resemble traditional novels in length and story development. Their complex plots motivate both beginner and more advanced readers. Their format attracts students who…
Talking and teenagers are often seemingly contradictory terms. As puberty hits, teens begin to assert their independence and may begin pushing their parents away. Parents oftentimes find themselves feeling like they are getting nowhere with their teens. Here are a few techniques parents can consider to improve communication with their teen: 1 – Focus your…
Having routines for daily tasks is beneficial for young children. Routines help children feel safe, secure, and in control of their environment. It also helps them to behave because they understand what is happening and can predict what will happen next. Family traditions, on the other hand, don’t necessarily happen daily but are equally important.…
Ever notice that your child’s behavior may be a little off following the switch to and from daylight savings time? Children can become extra cranky, emotional, and uncooperative or even aggressive due to the change in their sleep pattern. While changing the clocks forward or backward one hour is something that may make adults feels…
As a parent, you are the first and most important teacher your child will ever have! In addition to teaching a young child the alphabet and colors, you also teach values and appropriate behavior. To grow up to be a well-adjusted adult who contributes to society, a child needs to develop a sense of kindness…
Sensory play isn’t just about using your senses as there are so many other things you can do with it. As children play, they use their senses (touch, sight, hearing, smell, and sometimes taste) to explore and discover the world around them. Children engage with a variety of materials, textures, colors, sounds, and smells, which…