Why Parents Should Consider Volunteering?
As parents, we often guilt ourselves for not spending more quality time with our children. One way to make up for lost time with your child is to volunteer at their school. Volunteering is a great way for parents to be more involved in their child’s life. Here are some of the top reasons volunteering can be so beneficial! 1. You get a better understanding of how your child is performing at school. Children spend a great deal of time…
5 Fun Kid-Friendly Things to Do In Winter Garden, Florida
With Winter Garden being one of the more popular places to live in Orange County, the city has several activities the whole family will enjoy. Located only 11 miles away from Disney World and 14 miles west of Downtown Orlando, Winter Garden is close to many of top tourist attractions. Here are some of the best kid-friendly things you can do in Winter Garden, Florida: 1. Monkey Joe’s – Pointe Orlando: 9101 International Dr International Drive / I-Drive, Orlando, FL…
10 Fast and Healthy Breakfast Ideas
As one of the most important meals of the day, breakfast is often the meal skipped the most. As parents, it’s easy to get carried away with our busy schedules and forget to make breakfast, but it’s important that you make sure your child has a balanced breakfast every day to support their growth and development! If you want to ensure your child’s success in school, breakfast will give your child the nutrients they’ll need to perform well in the…
Making the Most of Birthdays
Birthdays come once a year, and they are special days for everyone, especially young children. They look forward to a whole day dedicated to them, with lots of food and fun in store. If you want to make the most of your child’s birthday, here are some tips to prepare and throw a great party! Plan ahead Any good celebration takes some planning in advance. Even when a birthday party is casual, party-goers need to know what time to show…
The Benefits of Sports
Sports, or any physical activity, are important for a child’s whole well-being. Whether playing with a club or just casually with a few friends, sports can offer many benefits for a child’s physical, social and emotional growth! Sports, for the body Staying active is especially important for children, because they are at a stage in life where physical development occurs quickly. Specifically, sports can help with physical growth in these ways: Motor skills: Hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills come…
Handling Anger
Anger is a difficult emotion for children to handle, and it sometimes leads to undesirable behaviors. But anger is a natural emotional response for everyone, especially for children who are learning to recognize and control their feelings. Here are a few tips you may keep in mind when teaching your child how to manage their anger. Anger is natural, expect it When your child gets angry, it doesn’t mean that is one of their personality traits. Children naturally have a…
“Do as I Say, Not as I Do”: Does it Work?
“Do as I say, not as I do” is a typical parenting phrase that signals children not to copy negative behaviors they are about to witness. Some parents believe that simply telling their children what to do is enough to ensure positive development. But is that really the case? How Children Learn To understand how children learn, we must first look into how children absorb information. Between the ages of 0-5, your child’s capacity for learning is at its peak.…
“No”, The Discussion on Negative Language
Keeping a positive learning environment for children at all times is a challenge, for parents and teachers alike. Children don’t have all the answers or know how to behave in every situation, and guiding them through the learning process often comes with some frustration. In these moments, it’s easy to use negative words, like the word “No”. But is it harmful to a child’s development to use “No”? The discussion on positive vs. negative language has been around for years,…
Building Cranium Character – Raising a Respectful Child
Parents (and school teachers) often focus on developing a child’s academic and cognitive skills. Sometimes we overlook the importance of social and emotional development, which can be equally important. While cultivating a child’s reading and math skills is essential, instilling a strong sense of values and character traits that improve social and emotional wellness can be key in helping children succeed. This is where character education comes in. Character education helps build a moral foundation for children, teaching them valuable…
Building Cranium Character – Rearing a Responsible Child
From fairness and generosity to responsibility and respect, instilling good character traits is a high priority for most parents. Children learn about character through their relationships and interactions, and they learn to model the behavior that they see around them. We place a lot of emphasis on academics in education, but are we nurturing the development of life skills while encouraging ethical and responsible behaviors? This is where character education comes in. Character education is about teaching children valuable life…