Although children’s literature has made major advances, there are many books and stories that never go out of style. We’re talking about classic children’s stories… the stories our grandparents read to our parents, and our parents read to us. Now, it’s…
When you improve children’s handwriting you also improve their fine motor skills and their hand-eye coordination. Although it seems like a fairly simple task to use a pencil, writing entails simultaneous motor and sensory processes that aren’t always automatic. The…
What’s the best age for kids to start using social media? Social networks have become normal in the daily life of adults. In fact, most adults spend hours a day on them. In addition to adults, it’s not surprising to…
Our society works hard to ensure that children with disabilities – in this case, children with visual impairments – also have ready access to activities they enjoy. Playing with other children is one of the most important activities in children’s…
The debate about whether or not parents should pass their religious beliefs on to their children is on the rise. In the past, this dilemma was practically unimaginable. Beliefs were firmly and directly transmitted from one generation to the next…
Do you think you overprotect your children? Surely you’ll say no. That’s because most parents who make this mistake are unaware that they do. The good thing is that there’s a solution. The first step is admitting what you do…
Parents constantly complain about their children being glued to the TV for hours on end. But is that a cause for concern? Is it good for children to watch a lot of TV? A child’s development involves motor skills and…
Applications to improve vocabulary are versatile and valuable didactic tools. They help children to develop certain skills and they expand what children know. Children gain increased motivation from using technologies in this way. Vocabulary-building applications can also compliment what the…
Phonological awareness is the recognition of spoken language. As human beings interact with others through words, they develop this skill. Over time, children learn that spoken language is made up of words, words of syllables, and syllables of phonemes. “Phonological…
Drawing is an excellent tool to foster creativity and imagination. Read on to discover seven ways that drawing can help stimulate children’s creativity. The importance of fostering creativity at an early age is well known. It’s also well known that…
Rewarding children for getting good grades can be both positive and negative. Many parents resort to reward systems to ensure that their children get good grades. However, is it right to encourage children to get good grades with rewards? It’s…
Speech allows us to interact with one another easily. The development of language even from the time babies are in their mother’s womb is important when it comes to living in society with other human beings. Discover 5 actions that…
It’s important to discuss common myths regarding love and romance with your children. For example, there’s a popular belief out there that finding love is the most important thing in life. Without us even noticing, movies, books and music have…
The act of teaching social skills to children contributes to emotional health and good conflict resolution. The basis of these competencies are empathy and assertiveness, rooted in a profound sense of self-esteem. Most importantly, teachers and caregivers can help students…
It’s common knowledge that parents have a great influence on the way their children’s personalities develop. Social scientists believe the family is the principal agent of socialization. As a result, parenting style plays a big role on children’s psychosocial development,…
When it comes to motivating children to study, there are many different ways you can help. One of the best ways is to take advantage of their innate capacity to want to discover and learn. At a very young, children…
My children don’t want to study, what should I do? This is a regularly asked question among parents. It’s very common for children not to want to study and this is caused by several factors. It could be because of…
We all know how important education is, yet many parents wonder if forcing children to study is a good idea. If you’re one of those wondering parents, the following article may contain useful advice for you. Parents know how important…
Raising the second child is usually different from raising the first in many aspects. Undoubtedly, the experience with the first child will give parents prior knowledge and better judgement based on trial and error. Parents can then use those experiences…
Children learn about life and their environment from playing games. They commonly interpret known roles like mothers, fathers, teachers, and TV superheroes. However, many parents wonder why their children like to role play as animals. The choices children make when…
