The first days and weeks of the school year are filled with new routines which can leave children tired and over-stimulated. This back-to-school exhaustion is not only common but also makes sense given all that young children are learning, processing, and experiencing at school during the day, especially at the start of the year.
y children, preschools or childcare centers present the first opportunities for children to meet a group of new peers. Knowing how to help your child make friends at school can help them transition into the new environment.
If you’re like many parents, you may be unsure what questions to ask your child about school in order to get a detailed response. In order to engage a child in conversation, parents can ask more direct questions that encourage connections to feelings or experiences they might have encountered during their day.
As young children grow and develop, they constantly encounter new places, people, and things. All of this newness can also be a source of worry for children as they do not have a robust experience base to prepare for new situations. Here, we explore how to help children with anxiety and tips to overcome this overwhelming feeling.
To help preparing your child for preschool, spend time talking about what to expect in the days beforehand. At home, create opportunities for them to practice school-specific scenarios to ready them for their new adventure.
When most people think of the latest Covid-relief law, they think of stimulus checks and unemployment benefits, but an expansion of the federal Child Tax Credit will also be extremely beneficial for families with children.
It is important to create opportunities to teach your child about social-emotional learning: feelings, friendships, and getting along with others. Books provide a great platform for your child to learn about these topics.
Whether your child is heading to school for the first time or is returning after some time away, it is important to help prepare your child for the transition to a more formal learning environment. Here are some strategies to help your child get ready for school.
Preschoolers love to be outside. Finding enjoyable outdoor activities during the hot, sticky summer months can be challenging. When the thermometer rises, look for activities that include water play in order to keep kids cool while outside.
Summer learning activities are a great way to build skills and have fun reading in a relaxed, carefree way. As you spend time outside enjoying the warm, sunny days, here are some fun summer learning activities to encourage learning through play.
