Have you ever thought of the many wonderful things that are happening for your children during their outdoor play experiences? For a young child outdoor play may be one of the most critical periods for developmental growth in his/her day. ...
I hope you are as excited as I am about our new Star Wellness initiative. Below are links to a few resources you may find interesting. Just this week an encouraging study was published showing that obesity rates in children in the U.S. have leveled...
In the May newsletter I wrote an article called “Preparing Children for a Challenging World.” Among the suggestions listed to help children develop coping skills was:Teach how to tolerate discomfort. Help your child develop frustration tolerance skills and the ability to cope with...
The research is in. Play does far more than occupy a child’s time. Imaginative play provides the opportunity for a child to learn the skills of self-regulation. And self-regulation, which is a cognitive skill that is part of the broader domain called...
Hello! Welcome to Especially for Children's parent blog. I am excited to have a new way to converse with parents on various child development topics, though I must admit I am still getting used to the digital age! As an introduction, I wanted to let...