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Temperatures are dropping faster than many of us would like and weather experts are forecasting a colder-than-normal winter. This would appear to bad news for parents who like to get outside with their children and explore nature and all that it has to offer.
If you are a parent of more than one child, chances are you spend a lot of time dealing with sibling rivalry. While you may feel like your children fight …
Some sibling rivalry is inevitable but that doesn’t make it any less worrisome – or annoying – to parents. While you would like nothing better than for your children to …
Sibling rivalry is a normal part of childhood. The fact that it is a common doesn’t make it any less annoying for parents, however. Knowing what causes sibling rivalry and …
Research shows that the interaction between a teacher and a child significantly impacts that child’s social and emotional development. However, it can be difficult to know exactly how to build …
While teacher-child relationships have always been considered important. New research shows the quality and nature of the relationships teachers have with their students has a larger effect on a student’s …
No one is suggesting that you throw out all of your child’s toys but incorporating loose parts play into their routine can open them up to a whole new world …
Loose parts play was a term coined in the 1970s by architect Simon Nicholson. Nicholson believed that open-ended materials in a child’s environment could be linked to creativity and critical …
If you have not heard of loose parts play for children, you are not alone. However, even if you have never heard of this term, chances are you are familiar …
Children of all ages benefit greatly from consistent routines. Routines give children a sense of security, stability and much more. Experts say that kids who have a familiar routine are …