Most children have no problem finding creative ways to get their energy out. It might be jumping on the couch, tearing through the house, or wrestling with a sibling. As children get a little bit older, they may turn to technology, games, or reading for entertainment instead of physical activity. But just because children have […]
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Parents instinctively know reading is beneficial to children, but it’s hard to find time to read between all the duties of your job, kid’s activities, and household duties. However, research shows how reading to children positively impacts their lives. Here are just a few. Reading Builds Language Skills Since children learn almost everything from adults,
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Children of every age love to color, paint, draw, cut, and glue. They scribble on the walls and smear mud on the backyard fence. They mix all the paint or Play-Doh colors together to create new colors. They cut endless pieces of paper and paste them together with glue. Is all this just a mess,
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You may enjoy spontaneity in your job or social life. However, children need the consistency of a structured routine in order to flourish and learn essential life skills. Consistency and routine can be hard to accomplish as a stay-at-home parent because there are endless options for how to fill your day. But it’s precisely the
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Most people think reading is an early marker of intellectual and educational success. However, new research indicates that math skills are more important than reading in predicting future academic success. The conclusions are so strong that now experts are saying math needs to be emphasized over reading in early childhood education. Here is what the
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