For many families with young children, the holiday season means facing the challenge of holiday travel with cooped-up kiddos. No matter how far your destination, being prepared is essential to pulling off a happy journey with a carful of little ones. Consider the following tips for a safe, comfortable, and dare-we-say-it fun time on the road or in the sky.
Children encounter lots of germs every day, everywhere they go. The first step to your child’s wellness routine should be teaching them how and when to wash their hands.
When a child exhibits challenging behaviors, it can be difficult to respond appropriately. Staying calm when your child’s behavior is out of control is essential for setting expectations; responding with frustration only adds fuel to the fire.
Looking for a fun activity for children to explore and make discoveries? Sensory bins foster creative and critical thinking, train sensual observation, strengthen vocabulary, and encourage the development of fine motor skills in young children. The best part of sensory bins is that you can make a variety of them to enhance your children’s active play at home, using materials you may already have on hand.
The power of nature can strike both awe and fear. Although some children get excited during storms, others find thunderstorms quite frightening. Although it’s important to educate children about the potential dangers of storms and how to practice storm safety, we also want them to feel safe and secure. All storms, mild or severe, seem to pass more quickly with happy children. The next time a storm is brewing, use the following tips to calm your child.