Everybody has bad days. Teaching children at a young age how to express and cope with what they are feeling can help them improve their social-emotional skills, grow their relationships with others, and set them up for success later in life.
This month we’re putting the spotlight on long-time franchise owners Mike & Barb Merchant. From navigating challenges to celebrating milestones, their story is a testament to the power of passion, resilience, and the unparalleled support of the Stretch-n-Grow Family! Discover what sets Stretch-n-Grow Franchising apart and how it can transform not just children’s lives, but also the lives of our franchisees!
Water should always be the first go-to beverage for hydration; but when you need a little more or a kid just wants something different, these sports drink alternatives can be a good solution.
It’s Back-to-school Sniffles Time! As kids prepare to go back-to-school or are gearing up to start pre-school for the first time, one of the things their caretakers dread and have to prepare for is the onslaught of sniffles and colds. Here are 4 of things to help prevent or minimize back to school sniffles.
Homemade snack bars can be a healthy way to ensure you have snacks that are tailored to your family’s taste and needs and share in activity time once a week when you make them. Check out these great idea!
For growing bodies, incorporating appropriate types and levels of exercise is important for facilitating growth and for preventing injuries that could have long-lasting impacts.
Sometimes it can be difficult to get kids to get up and move their bodies, which is so critical for them to grow up healthy and strong. It can be frustrating when they won’t stretch, don’t want to go on a walk, and just sit at the playground rather than get goofy on the equipment. Stretch-n-Grow encourages movement through play!
Childhood is all about growing, exploring, and becoming the person that you’re going to be. As babies and kids grow, everything gets bigger, more specialized, and continues to form the building blocks for the next phase of life.
One of the key ways children learn and grow is through interactions with other people. They develop an understanding of themselves, other people, and the world at large by observing, interacting, and engaging. This area of growth is known as social-emotional learning, and it is very important to start developing it at an early age.
