Like food and shelter, a child’s need for sleep is basic. The healthiest, happiest kids are the best rested. A child’s ability to learn, imagine, create, and socialize are all linked to getting a sound night’s sleep, as rest gives a growing body and brain a chance to consolidate experiences, archive the day’s memories, and […]
The Transition From 2 to 3 Â What kind of preschool program is best in this year of change? Â The independent nature of two-year-olds is captured in some of their favorite phrases: “Mine,” “No,” and “Me do it.” They are very busy people and assert themselves as a matter of course as they explore […]
You can wash your hands and take your multivitamin every day, but that’s not always enough to keep your body and mind humming. What can make a difference:  1. Follow the rule of 3 Staying well means eating well. Visualize a peace sign on your plate at meals, fill one third with lean protein, […]
 How to inspire curiosity, creative thinking, and joy along your child’s path to greater knowledge  I remember thinking during my first year as a teacher that I had to be “teaching” all the time — that, in fact, I had to teach children how to learn. Through my preschoolers, however, I discovered that some […]
 Toddlers use play to explore and learn about the world. By encouraging your toddler to engage in active play, you’re helping him develop a natural curiosity about how things work. Two-and three-year olds thrive on unstructured play such as running, swinging, climbing, playing in a sandbox, and carefully supervised water play. By age two, […]
1 to 3 Years Old  Between their first and second birthdays, children  § Are energetic, busy and curious; § Are self-centered; § Like to imitate the sounds and actions of others (for example, by repeating words that parents and others say and by pretending to do housework or yard work with adults); § […]
Birth to 1 Year Old  Babies grow and change dramatically during their first year. They begin to  § Develop some control over their bodies. They learn to hold up their heads, roll over, sit up, crawl, stand up and, in some cases, walk. § Become aware of themselves as separate from others. They […]
1. Eat at least one (home-cooked) meal a day together. This helps your family twofold. You can make sure your children are eating nutritious, well-balanced meals, and everyone can reconnect as a family. Â 2. Examine your family’s food choices. Start reading the labels on the foods you buy for you and your family. Try […]
