One of the most common fears among children is going to the doctor! Having someone you don’t know poking and prodding, shining lights in your eyes, and giving you shots can be scary; but we have some tips for making visiting the doctor a less scary experience
It’s time for FOOTBALL! One of the best ways to turn watching the game on tv into something that encourages healthy habits and gets kids’ imaginations going is to have a football party – Stretch-n-Grow style!
Crafting not only engages a child’s brain and challenges their imagination, it can also improve dexterity in their hands as they get older and crafts get harder. Read this month’s blog for some great ways to do some creative crafting with your kids!
From the very beginning of their lives, kids gain vocabulary, discover their creativity, and have the world expanded for them, and books play an important part in fueling their brains.
Picnics are an opportunity for learning, bonding, and sharing, which is why they are such a wonderful activity to do regularly over the summer. Here are 3 ideas for having a fantastic summer picnic!
Growing up means learning how to handle responsibility, even at a young age sometimes, but it doesn’t mean it all has to be serious. Using games can be a good way to reinforce important ideas and concepts with kids and get them moving.
When babies are born, they are almost pure emotion and need. As they get older, they learn how to manage themselves internally and externally. Decompression is one of these regulation tools; it is a way someone regulates emotional, and sometimes even physical, pressure. For children, especially when they first start going to school for 8 hours a day, being able to decompress from school and reset for the rest of their day is very important, but it doesn’t come naturally.
Putting one foot in front of the other is such a big accomplishment for little ones, as it is the beginning of their ability to explore their world. As they grow up, their legs get stronger, and they learn to run, to sprint, and to jump! The legs are the foundation of the body. Fun, dynamic exercise can be a great way for kids to build strong bodies, and to help kids learn to understand more about the way their bodies work. There are 13 primary muscles that help the legs go, that work together in groups.
Flossing can be an important part of keeping teeth squeaky clean, fighting cavities, and protecting teeth for the long haul; so the earlier kids can learn to floss, the more natural the habit will be for the rest of their lives.
