What’s inside this article: An in-depth look at how the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system work, what occurs when the stress response is activated, and how it impacts your child’s ability to regulate emotions and their cognition. Plus, key advice for parents on how to respond to their child’s behavior most effectively to support emotional …
What’s inside this article: A review of current research on the effects of growing up in a chaotic household, along with actionable suggestions to help you reduce chaos, and add structure and consistency to your home. Children are so loud, messy, and sometimes nuts. You’d think they thrive on the chaos. But, the opposite is true. Children need …
What’s inside this article: A look at developmental regression – what they are, when and why they happen, and how to respond if your child is going through a regression. A developmental regression is when a child loses developmental skills they’d previously acquired. Typically, social or language skills are lost, but regressions can also affect other …
What’s inside this article: 10 tips for parents or educators for encouraging children with autism to play independently, and how that independent play benefits social-emotional development. If you’re a parent, or a teacher, of a child with autism, one of your goals may be to encourage them to play more independently, without direct guidance from …
What’s inside this article: 40 quotes about play from children’s psychologists, psychiatrists, and author’s to remind us why playtime is so important for childhood development. Play is the basis of almost all learning in early childhood. Decades of research by professionals show us that play is an essential part of a child’s development. We must …
What’s inside this article: A look at the common characteristics of kinesthetic learners, study tools, and educational activities that parents and teachers can use to support these hands-on learners. Includes activities for math, literacy, and social-emotional learning. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Kinesthetic learners make up approximately 5 percent of the population. Do you suspect that …
What’s inside this article: An overview of the VARK model, four learning styles, and how to determine your child’s learning style. Includes tips for using your child’s learning style to help them develop new skills. As a parent – you are your child’s first teacher. It’s more challenging than many realize because all children are …
What’s inside this article: 15 fun workouts for kids that require little or no prep, require little space, can be done inside or outside, and benefit children’s physical and cognitive development in various ways. Did you know that experts recommend children get 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per day? Their research suggests this …
What’s inside this article: An overview of fine motor skill development, including what are fine motor skills, signs of fine motor delay, and 30 play-based activities and toys to support your child’s fine motor development. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Fine motor skills develop gradually, beginning in infancy. Young children develop fine motor by …
What’s inside this article: Information about giftedness in children including emotional traits of gifted children, uneven development, signs of giftedness in young children, and how to support your highly sensitive child. When I think about giftedness – an image pops into my mind. I was in 12th grade advanced math, and the teacher asked everybody …