Every April, we show how we love our planet and celebrate Earth Day, focusing on our planet, taking care of our natural resources, and learning what we can do to keep the earth vibrant for years to come.
Love Our Planet – Earth Day Read More »
Facts about the bicep and activites to help kids learn them!
All About the Bicep Read More »
At Stretch-n-Grow, we believe in the power of generosity and helping others! The holiday season is an ideal time to help kids start learning how to give to others!
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
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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!
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!
Summer Picnics – A Basket of Fun Read More »
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.
4 Methods for Decompressing Read More »
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!
Homemade Snack Bars for When You’re Busy Read More »
