April is a special month for parents, young children, and early childhood professionals. During this time of the year, a week long national celebration kicks off to recognize the beauty of being a young child. This celebration is called Week of the Young Child (WOYC). Since 1971, the National Association for the Education of Young […]
Brain Building Activities
What’s in Your Wallet?
“What’s in your wallet?” I bet that sounds like a familiar tagline from a credit card commercial with Jennifer Garner or Samuel L. Jackson. Hmmmm–I wonder if those two actors are on to something! Here is a fun game to play with your child which will support language development and cognitive skills such as critical […]
Brain Building Through Words
Parenting young children takes a lot of effort and hard work. There are long days and endless nights sprinkled with meltdowns, fickle appetites, laughter, and rushes of pure joy watching your child reach developmental milestones. Being a parent is one of the few occupations where you will literally feel every possible emotion out there—all within […]
Sending Kids Off to School
Do you want to know something that has made me a little anxious lately? We are talking about school options for my firstborn…for next year! It seems crazy that we’re already at that point with my son. He’s no longer a toddler, let alone a baby…he’s a full-fledged little boy! The idea of sending him […]
Peek-a-Boo!
Peek-a-boo seems to be a game that nearly all young children love to play. I’m not sure if it’s the anticipation of when they will see you again or the actual reappearance you make that they enjoy most, but whatever it is, peek-a-boo is often a favorite game of little ones. My son called it […]