A WALDORF TEACHER’S SUGGESTIONS FOR ENRICHING INDOOR PLAY Play is the heart of childhood, the foundation of our humanity. Human beings are given a very long period of infancy and childhood. During this extended infancy, the brain is “wired together” for efficient learning and functioning. This will serve us the rest of our life. If […]
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TIPS TO TEACH YOUR KIDS ABOUT MONEY Sometime early in life, usually around the preschool age of three, a kid discovers money. They figure out they need the shiny stuff in mom’s purse if they are to get their paws on that special toy they just saw advertised during cartoons. They know that money has […]
8 BOOKS TO PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR A VISIT TO THE DENTIST Once your child’s baby teeth have come in and you’ve scheduled his or her first dentist appointment, you may think you’re good to go. Chances are your little one is feeling a little nervous. Remember that sometimes new experiences seem scary to younger […]
MOM & CO-FOUNDER OF MY MUSIC STARTS HERE SHARES HOW SHE BROUGHT HER PASSION OF MUSIC TO OTHERS We’re so excited to share the story of how this local mom and teacher, Mary Anderson, turned her passion into a platform for local children. I was an elementary and preschool music teacher for 13 years and […]
9 TIPS FOR HELPING YOUR KIDS IN THESE CHALLENGING TIMES To say that these past months have been challenging is an understatement. With the pandemic, Black Lives Matter, riots, unemployment, fires, the whirl of the coming election, homeschooling and the isolation from family and friends, it’s no surprise that anxiety and depression are up nationally. […]
K IS FOR KINDNESS We give them piano lessons to nurture their creative side. We sign them up for soccer or basketball to help them develop physically and to learn to be a “team player.” We even hire a tutor if they need a little extra help in math. We do all these things in […]
Dear Bob: No Means No My toddler seems to have a hard time expressing himself with words. What can I do to help him? Actually there’s a lot you can do to help increase your toddler’s wordage. Here are some tips: How To Talk & Listen To Your Child Most parenting articles stress […]
6 GAMES TO REINFORCE MATH AND SCIENCE SKILLS Lazy days at home give kids plenty of chances to unwind, but time out of school can cause kids to forget academics, and losses are greatest for kids who are already struggling. The good news? Fun, at-home math projects using inexpensive supplies can prevent learning loss, and […]
HOW A LOCAL CHILDREN’S AUTHOR IS BALANCING WORK & AT-HOME SCHOOLING Virginia children’s book author Marc Boston moved to Charlottesville from Kansas City, in part, to immerse himself in this city’s strong writing community. A stay-at-home dad and lifelong book lover, Boston enjoyed bedtime stories as much as his three young daughters. But when they […]
Books for Kids About Race & Diversity Books are one of the best tools to engage with children on important issues. Check out this list of reads broken down by age to help encourage conversations about race and diversity with your kids and family. Please note this post contains Amazon affiliate links. Ivy Life & Style […]