Oct 19, 2022 | Child Development, Communication, Language, & Reading, Developmental Milestones, Social & Emotional
Let your kids choose to read books that are interesting to them, even if it’s not something you would have read when you were little. Here’s why: You can download this resource HERE. Self-ExpressionYou can help your kids explore their interests and by gently...
Oct 18, 2022 | Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Nutrition & Exercise, Play
Child development takes place simultaneously across every domain; the domains all support one another. That means all the elements of your kids’ health are connected – their physical health is a part of their mental health and vice versa. You can download this...
Oct 18, 2022 | Child Development, Communication, Language, & Reading, Developmental Milestones, Social & Emotional
Parents have a lot on their minds. We are literally influencing the architecture of our kids’ developing brains, so it’s no wonder we pour our physical, mental, and emotional resources into their wellbeing and overlook the importance of taking care of ourselves!...
Oct 6, 2022 | Child Development, Communication, Language, & Reading, Developmental Milestones, Social & Emotional
Taking a few minutes to engage in simple, everyday relaxation techniques can help sustain your energy throughout your day. Even kids can relax and focus if you use movement, sound, and a little bit of silliness! Rules to Relax By Make it FunPlan multiple activities so...
Sep 7, 2022 | Child Development, Curiosity, Cognition, & Learning, Developmental Milestones
Kids learn and strengthen their learning by doing. Look for these signs as your kids learn to foster curiosity, demonstrate self regulation, and show an understanding of symbolic representation! You can download this infographic...
Aug 24, 2022 | Child Development, Kindergarten, Providers & Educators, Social & Emotional
Many people focus on the basics of letter and number recognition or reading skills when they think of kindergarten readiness, but being “ready” for kindergarten is a lot more than that – it encompasses all skills and strengths your kids have developed! This includes...
Aug 23, 2022 | Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Math & Science
Supporting your kids’ cognition – what they think and what they know – is vital to learning new knowledge and skills. Developing early math skills helps with logical and abstract thinking, and teaches kids how to analyze, understand, and organize the world around...
Aug 10, 2022 | Child Development, Curiosity, Cognition, & Learning, Developmental Milestones, Nutrition & Exercise
Promoting physical health and development, including daily living skills, enables your kids to explore and function in their environment, which supports their development in all other domains. Your kids will demonstrate they are developing their daily living skills...
Aug 2, 2022 | Child Development, Developmental Milestones
Self-help skills are involved in every Domain of Development. As your kids learn these skills they also develop independence, which helps them thrive in their world as they continue to grow! Birth-6 Months Communicates hunger, fear, and discomfort by crying Learns to...
Jul 6, 2022 | Child Development, Curiosity, Cognition, & Learning, Play, Providers & Educators
Kids really do grow better outside. Here are five easy ways to add outside play to your family’s everyday activities! 1. Relocate a favorite indoor activity outside, including reading, drawing, or playing with toys. 2. Make outdoor time family time by scheduling...
Jun 20, 2022 | Child Development, Communication, Language, & Reading, Providers & Educators, Uncategorized
You can download this infographic HERE. Child development takes place simultaneously across every domain; they all support one another. Physical health, which we call Strong & Healthy Bodies, exists very closely with social-emotional development, which is Sense of...
Jun 15, 2022 | Child Development, Communication, Language, & Reading, Developmental Milestones
Your kids will demonstrate this list to show they are developing their social skills and building authentic relationships! You can download this infographic...
Jun 8, 2022 | Child Development, Communication, Language, & Reading, Parents, Providers & Educators, Social & Emotional
Careful listening helps kids feel heard. Language that communicates careful listening when kids have strong emotions is similar to paraphrasing, but in a way that signals you’re trying to understand their feelings. You can download this infographic HERE....
May 13, 2022 | Parents, Providers & Educators
You can download this infographic HERE. Want to know more about what we’ve accomplished with the preschool development grant so far? Learn more...
May 4, 2022 | Child Development, Communication, Language, & Reading, Parents, Play, Providers & Educators
You can download this infographic HERE. Relationship-building is the process of establishing emotional connections with others that are based on trust and intimacy. Through relationships, kids discover who they are and learn to understand others. Here’s how you can...
Mar 31, 2022 | Child Development, Communication, Language, & Reading, Parents, Social & Emotional
Your baby’s body language can tell you how they are feeling and what they may need. Responding to their body language helps your baby feel safe and seen, which also supports bonding and relationship building! Every baby has their own signs and signals, which you will...
Mar 16, 2022 | Child Development, Communication, Language, & Reading, Curiosity, Cognition, & Learning, Social & Emotional
Exploratory learning experiences are all about curiosity! They engage kids in hands-on investigation of materials, ideas, and concepts. During these experiences, kids get to be their own best resource – they use their physical senses and their sense for what is...
Feb 23, 2022 | Communication, Language, & Reading, Curiosity, Cognition, & Learning, Parents, Social & Emotional
Language is an important part of development, and it’s not just about the ability to say words. Expressive and receptive language skills are both required for effective communication. You can download this infographic...
Feb 11, 2022 | Curiosity, Cognition, & Learning, Parents, Providers & Educators, Social & Emotional
Learning new things is easier for kids when the new part connects to something they already know a little bit about. When kids can connect their own experiences and interests, they are able to build a bridge between what they know and the new ideas and concepts, which...
Jan 24, 2022 | Play
You can download this infographic HERE. It might be cold, but that doesn’t mean you can’t play outside. There’s fun to be had and exploring to do – just bundle...
Jan 12, 2022 | Child Development, Nutrition & Exercise, Parents, Social & Emotional
You can download this infographic HERE. “Family style” is when kids and adults sit together for a meal or snack. Food and drinks are served from shared plates, pitchers, etc. When kids eat family style, they learn independence, social skills, and other important...
Dec 20, 2021 | Child Development, Parents, Social & Emotional
You can download this infographic HERE. Many kids are “slow to warm up,” meaning they are uneasy or cautious in new situations or with unfamiliar people. As babies, maybe they didn’t like being held by just anyone. As toddlers, perhaps they stay on...
Dec 13, 2021 | Child Development, Kindergarten, Parents, Providers & Educators, Social & Emotional, Uncategorized
You can download this infographic HERE. Learning experiences build on existing knowledge (something familiar) and invite children to extend their thinking in a way that balances safety and risk (curiosity). Optimal learning allows kids to construct knowledge...
Dec 13, 2021 | Child Development, Curiosity, Cognition, & Learning, Parents, Providers & Educators, Social & Emotional
In a reciprocal relationship, each person is equally respected and valued. The relationship is balanced so that both people feel seen and heard. When you engage in a reciprocal relationship with your kids, you shift from a “you and me” approach to an “us” approach,...
Nov 8, 2021 | Child Development, Curiosity, Cognition, & Learning
Developing self-confidence begins at birth, and it starts with building trust. When babies feel safe and secure, they trust the people and the world around them. Then, they start to explore, developing confidence in themselves and what they can do! You can download...