Many parents of young children often think of public libraries as being for older children and young adults who are able to sit quietly and read on their own. Libraries, however, offer tremendous resources and opportunities for young children and families.
The very best gifts and toys provide enjoyment and excitement well beyond the holiday season. Use this list to inspire gift ideas for your 2-5 year old that will create lasting memories of fun and joy this holiday season.
Preschool classrooms are filled with tools and resources specially designed to support young children as they learn and grow each day. To encourage your child to continue tinkering, wondering, and imagining outside of the classroom, consider adding some of the following school supplies and learning tools to your home environment.
The Thanksgiving season is a great time for teaching gratitude to young children. Throughout the month of November, take time to talk with your child about what it means to be grateful.
Positive parent-teacher partnerships during the early childhood years are important and beneficial for parents, teachers, and, most of all, children. These tips can help everyone get the most out of the preschool experience
This month, finding books to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month offers a great opportunity to engage your children with stories that introduce and honor authentic Hispanic culture.
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.
For many 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.
