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"Your baby is such a wild child! She never seems to calm down until she's practically exhausted." "He keeps waking up! He should be able to sleep through the night by now." "That kid of yours throws such tantrums! She's so aggressive and rude too. Worst case of the 'Terrible two's' I've ever seen!" "He won't focus on anything, not even his favorite cartoon, for more than a minute or two. How's he going to learn anything in school?" "She ought to be able to dress himself by now. She still can't button Read more [...]

Why You Are Unwittingly Feeding Your Children Badly There are a number of reasons why it's really hard to keep feeding your kids well, and we'll look at each of them briefly. Today we often eat on the run. This means that many parents are not even aware of what their children are eating. This obviously becomes more of a problem as the children get older, and a negative spin-off of this change is that there is now much less communication and bonding occurring, whereas mealtimes used to be a Read more [...]

Play kitchen sets and wooden playhouses for kids are a great fun way to teach your children about nutrition and fitness. As I'm sure all of you are aware of by now, nutrition and fitness is so important in a child's life. It needs to be taught at a very young age. But how can you make it fun for them? One way to make it fun for them would be to incorporate it into their play time. For example, a little play kitchen set just for them would be the perfect way to teach them about good eating habits. Read more [...]

In order to have calm kids, we must understand how we are calm adults. Obviously, we have given thought to personal balance, healthy environments, peace of mind. All we have to do is walk down Main Street, Anywhere, USA and count the spa, tai chi, massage, yoga, acupuncture and other studios that dot the body of merchants to see how important serenity is in our lives. 1. ENVIRONMENT. What our location looks like, how spacious it is, the surrounding smells, our comfort level in the space and more Read more [...]

If you ask most parents what they ultimately wish for their children, the universal answer seems to be that they want them to be healthy and happy. But what does that really mean? In today's complex world when change is not only constant but more rapid then ever, the key component to achieving health (physical, mental and emotional) and happiness (feeling self-confident, optimistic, and joyful) is resilience - the ability for a child to bounce back from adversity and after experiencing setbacks. Read more [...]

If you are an Early Childhood Educator and you work in a Child Care Centre then I am sure you are already planning for the Dramatic Play/Dress-up area in your weekly programming. If you are a private home child care provider or a parent, this type of play is very important to all areas of child development but especially social and emotional. Here is a 5-day Dramatic Play idea for all E.C.E.'s and Home Child Care Providers.When you program for this area and make it available to the children, Read more [...]

Feeding your preschooler can be a chore. Mealtimes can become a challenge as your child grows older and develops definite likes and dislikes and strong opinions. Here are some general ideas that may help to keep mealtime from becoming a battlefield. --Make it easy for your child to eat. Cut food into bite size pieces (if your child will accept this). Invest in smaller plates, spoons, forks, etc. to be special for your child. --Offer different textures and colors. Something may spark interest. -- Read more [...]

There are many ways nowadays that are used to teach kids how to read and how to spell. Equipping them with the basics would provide them the skill they need in school. People this generation prefer their kids to be educated at a younger age. The short attention span of children is what is considered as the hindrance for learning young. Overcoming this obstacle is easier than most people think. Making the task more entertaining and game like would make children participate easier. There are aids Read more [...]

Don't underestimate them if you are a parent and want your child to do well at school and in life! Reading to your children will encourage them to get the imagination going - visualize the content of what you're reading to them. This will help develop the visual memory which will be useful at school for spelling, reading comprehension, learning lists, grasping the contents of lectures, and any kind of dealing with numbers and mental arithmetic. And don't be afraid to boldly ask your children what Read more [...]

Learning toys are becoming more popular with parents these days, as parents realise that education isn't just something for school hours. There are a number of reasons why learning toys are an investment that provide value to your child. In this article we look at why you should invest in buying learning toys for your child. Early learning before school As your child grows emotionally and mentally, you will need to do all that you can to support this process. When children start school, they Read more [...]