Let’s talk about the appropriate age for a child to clean up after themselves. The benefits of instilling in a child the habit of tidying up after themselves are numerous. You’ll save time and effort in the long run, and they’ll learn valuable skills for life. If you start early enough, you and your child…
Oral hygiene is very important for children. Baby teeth are only temporary, but it’s still important to take care of your teeth daily. This is to build healthy oral care habits as early as possible and to allow for the development of their permanent teeth, speaking patterns, and eating capacities. We’ve included some suggestions on…
Many parents report that their children’s appetites decrease throughout the toddler years, and some even say that their children become particularly ‘fussy eaters.’ You may be perplexed by your child’s lack of appetite when seeing other preschoolers. Find out why some toddlers seem perpetually hungry and what you should do if your child is constantly…
Now picture this: it’s 8:30am, and your children not eat breakfast, and you have to get them to school or daycare in a few minutes. You feel like skipping breakfast is not viable because you know they will get a snack in a couple of hours or because they have swimming lessons first thing in…
Let’s see what you can do to help with your child’s refusal to attend kindergarten. Children typically have positive attitudes toward their upcoming experiences at kindergarten. Some may find that certain parts of the school day are challenging or different from their homelife schedule. However, in most cases, school or kindergarten is where a child’s…
First, let’s answer this question that many ask us. Can you delay kindergarten? Of course! Many wonder, is delaying kindergarten a good idea? Delaying kindergarten is not very usual. Some parents may consider this option if their child is behind in developmental milestones or their birthday is close to the school district’s kindergarten cutoff date.…
How to help my child overcome their fear of being alone? Are you wondering how to help your child overcome the fear of being alone? As they approach a certain age, many children start to worry about being left alone. Parents will find recommendations in this article on how to assist their children in facing…
Bad habits for children Bad habits for children are repeated or habitual negative behaviors that are socially unacceptable or inappropriate. It is important for children to outgrow bad habits in order to develop a socially acceptable demeanor. There are some bad habits that may require monitoring because they may indicate an underlying issue, such as…
Do you know what things to ask your child instead of how was your day? We used to fall into this age-old parenting trap every evening at the dinner table. How did your day go?” “I’m fine.” Tell me what you learned today.” “Nothing.” Who played with you at recess?” “No one.” We can’t connect…
What is inclusion in early childhood education? As part of inclusion in early childhood, children with disabilities are educated and cared for in the same environment as their typically developing peers. The daily activities and routines of children with and without disabilities are the same in an inclusive program. Children with disabilities are more likely…
