Sensory play has an important role in development of your child. When you talk about the senses, we can instantly rattle off: sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste. In order to help your [...]

What’s considered normal behavior for a 4-year-old? To you as a parent it may look like your child is just constantly challenging you, but actually they’re likely acting appropriately for the 4-year-old age [...]

While yearly check-ups might seem trivial, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports that annual visits to the doctor are especially important during adolescence because vital changes are occurring. Neglecting to schedule this appointment could be [...]

What academic skills should my child have before kindergarten?  In order to show kindergarten readiness, your child should be able to: recognize and name basic shapes: square, circle, triangle, and rectangle recognize and [...]

The children who are most ready often have parents who do these 5 things: Read!Read every day to your child. Have books in every room, in your purse, and in the car. Read [...]

Patterns come in many forms at the preschool level, but preschoolers don't always notice the repeating elements. Pattern lessons help young learners focus on details. An understanding of patterns builds a math foundation [...]