Reduce the Risk of Passing on Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
There is finally a reason to know if you have Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). While doctors are still preaching there is nothing you can do about PKD until kidney failure, there is finally a proven method to prevent the disease from being passed down to future generations. If you have Polycystic Kidney Disease in […]
3 Easy Ways to Paint With Toddlers
3 Easy Ways to Paint With Toddlers Painting with toddlers doesn’t have to be complicated or messy! Encourage creativity with these three simple, low-mess painting tips. Toddlers can enjoy painting while also developing fine motor skills and learning about shapes and colors. Best of all, cleanup is easy for parents! 1. Use recycled […]
Modeling Language to Support Peer Interaction in Children
Language development is a crucial aspect of the early years of life; it forms the foundation for communication, social skills, and learning in general. At this stage little children are learning to interact with other children. We, as teachers and parents, as well as any other person who interacts with them, play a very important […]
Hunger Cry Vs. Sleep Cry
Hunger Cry vs. Sleep Cry — Identifying What Your Baby Really Needs Your baby’s wail wakes you from your nap, and you rush to attend to them. What does their cry mean this time? Interpreting it can be tricky, but a few helpful hints can help you decipher the meaning. Why Do Babies […]
Food Play For Picky Eaters
Why Letting Your Child Play with Their Food Might Be the Secret to Picky Eating . . . For generations, parents have told their kids, “Don’t play with your food!” But what if that well-meaning advice is actually holding your child back from developing a healthy relationship with eating? As a mom of […]
Learning – Passion or Skill?
Learning – Passion or Skill? (and what else matters?) Is learning about following one’s passions, or is it a skill that develops over time with practice and hard work? The answer to this question may lie in the view that passion and skill are both important for children to broaden their intelligence and […]