Preparing Kids For Success
My daughter started her first week of Pre-K last week and at the end of Day 1 she was excited. Day 2, we had some minor whining at drop off but she came home all smiles. Day 3, a little boy knocked over her block tower and someone else took her baby doll. This was the beginning of her new… Read More
At this point most everyone across the country is back to school. This year I have a sixth grader, a second grader, and one in Pre-K! So far we are falling into a nice routine with only a few minor hiccups. You know, like my four year old not understanding that school is indeed EVERYDAY! I’m slowly making it through… Read More
On the last day of school I had my sons clean their rooms from top to bottom and asked them to box up anything that they wanted to donate. To my surprise, my then 10 year old son packed away his participation trophy for flag football and threw out a certificate he got from participating in a science fair. When I… Read More
The nights are getting cooler and the days shorter. That can only mean one thing, summer is coming to an end and it’s almost time for the kids to go back to school. There are some children who look forward to going back to school and reconnecting with friends, while others dread the thought of starting another school year. Regardless… Read More
Although camps are designed to be a fun place for children to learn and grow, it is not exempt from incidents of bullying. Whether at sleep-away camp or day camp, your child will be in an environment where they are expected to learn new things and interact with new people. Fitting in to the camp environment can be difficult for… Read More
During infancy, children are completely dependent on their caregivers. Parents spend each moment trying to figure out what their child wants. Are they hungry? Do they need a nap? Is it time to change their diaper? The list goes on and on. As this phase ends and children transition to the toddler years, they begin to assert their independence by… Read More