Every single person deals with failure, whether they are young or old, we’ve all been through it. Even if we try our very hardest there are still moments that we will not succeed. In order to be successful at anything it needs practice and a lot of effort. We will not always be successful on …
There are so many benefits of outdoor play for children of all ages. But unfortunately with screens and extra-curricular activities, outdoor play is not as common as it once was. Long ago kids would spend hours every day playing outside. You know, the generations that used to play in the streets, unsupervised, and hang with …
How to Teach a Child Empathy We all want our children to be kind empathetic children and we hope we teach them well enough that they become kind empathetic adults. But, How do you teach a child empathy? There are multiple factors that play a part in building up compassionate empathy. Continue reading and find …
Benefits of Free Play In an over scheduled world children need the benefits of free play more now than ever before. When children seem to have some extra free time available parents are pressured to fill it with more activities. Here is an in depth look at free play and why it is so important. …
What to do When Your Kid is Bored It’s the two words every parent cringes at, “I’m bored.” Even adults dislike being bored. Everyone is constantly looking for new ways to avoid being bored. If you google “bored” you get a list of boredom busters. People left right and center trying to answer your question …
Part of having a toddler is dealing with temper tantrums. All children have them, but can express them in different ways. As a parent, or caregiver, it can be extremely frustrating to deal with a toddler having a tantrum. Believe me I know all about toddler temper tantrums. I’ve worked with young children (mainly toddlers) …
Playing in mud and dirt has many benefits. Since the beginning of time children have been playing in dirt and mud. As the world continues to advance children are spending less and less time getting down and dirty. This extra clean and sanitized world is contributing to the increase in childhood allergies and asthma. Exposing …
I believe that all children should be allowed to play with some risk. It can be slightly scary for parents to let go. For them to let children take that chance and possibly get hurt. But the benefits of risky play are so worth it. What is Risky Play? Risky play is exciting and thrilling …
