Parenting techniques, styles, and advice for relationship development, educational development, and common concerns.
No matter how unusual the name, chances are someone has at some point tried assigning it to a baby. You have to wonder what some parents are thinking. Who looks at their little bundle of joy and decides “Hashtag” would be the
“You’re off to great places. Today is your first day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!” – Dr. Seuss. The first day of school can be intimidating, no matter how old you are or whether you are
Parents use many different parenting styles when raising a child. While there are pros and cons to every approach, choosing the one that will work best for your family is essential. Since children do not come with manuals, new parents
Giving children a new video game may seem like we are sacrificing our children’s safety for an entertaining distraction. While getting overtaken by zombies in a fun Roblox game may seem like a good idea, questions surround the child’s welfare
With the advent of digital entertainment, it’s easy to forget the value of good old-fashioned board games. On average, children spend 4-5 hours per day looking at screens. For teens, it’s about double that. It’s essential for kids to get
There are two types of word sounds for the letter i: short i and long i. Here are some examples of each sound: Short i: in, it, is, sit, lit Long i: ice, light, time, pie, by At the kindergarten
Every parent, teacher, or babysitter will, at some point, find themselves playing storyteller and sharing children’s stories, whether it’s bedtime stories, stories by the campfire, or to pass the time. While there are tons of stories for kids to choose
“The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children.” (Anderson & Hiebert & Scott, 1985) Sometimes it can feel impossible to get some quiet time with all the technology,
As your child begins kindergarten, they will be expected to know a certain number of sight words. This can be a daunting task for both you and your child. To help ease the stress, we have created a list of
The concept of homeschooling is not new; it has been around for a very long time. However, there has been a surge in homeschoolers and the diversity of people adopting the practice in the last two decades. One study found