Protecting Your Child From the Sun
It’s that time of year again and the Florida sun is shining brighter than ever. Your kids are home from school and craving all things outdoor activity-related. Trips to the beach and pool are happening for you and your family and it is so important that you are properly protecting your children from the sun.…
Read More5 Fun and Educational Things to do with Your Preschooler this Summer
Summertime is upon us and we’re all scrambling to find fun, safe, and educational activities to keep our preschoolers busy. It can be difficult to find a healthy balance between activities that are fun but also provide some sort of educational value while they’re home for the summer. The good news is, there are plenty…
Read MoreTips For Encouraging Empathy Towards Others
Empathy is at the top of the list of qualities we want our children to have. But it’s also one of the hardest qualities to teach, especially for preschoolers. Preschool-aged children are notorious for being self-focused. On top of that, they also have difficulty regulating their emotions which makes empathic behavior difficult. That doesn’t mean…
Read More3 Tips To Encourage Emotional Self-Regulation
Emotional regulation and self-regulation are terms that have somewhat become buzz words recently. They are terms that have certainly popped up quite a bit when it comes to parenting and teaching preschoolers. But what does “emotional self-regulation” mean? How do you encourage your preschooler to self-regulate and why is it important? These are the questions…
Read MoreTips For Teaching Your Child To Share
A child’s first word is usually “dada” then “mama”, and then “mine” follows closely behind. Sharing doesn’t come naturally to children and seems to only get harder during the preschool years. For many children, preschool is the first social setting that they’re truly immersed in, which can be a tough transition in terms of sharing.…
Read MoreFamily Resolutions to Consider for 2021
Happy New Year! Do you think we have ever been so excited for the start of a New Year? I don’t think so! 2020 was a difficult year for most, but it definitely helped us to reprioritize. We all learned lessons that we can carry into the new year, especially in terms of new year…
Read More5 Best Holiday Activities to Do With Your Preschooler
December is arguably the best month of the year. The countdown to Christmas is on. Christmas carols are playing in every store and kids are making their Christmas lists. But the best part of the holidays is the time spent with family friends. There are so many fun events to attend and traditions to uphold…
Read MoreTips For Teaching Gratitude
November is the month of gratitude. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means it’s time to pause and reflect on everything we are thankful for. And it’s also time to gather together and share that gratitude (and good food) with our loved ones. But the concept of gratitude is tough for toddlers to grasp…
Read MoreFavorite Fall Activities To Do As A Family
Fall is such a magical time of year, isn’t it? The weather gets a little cooler, everything is pumpkin-flavored (or scented), and it also signals the start of the holiday season. After the year we’ve all had, we could use some holiday cheer! That’s why this month we want to focus on fun, fall activities…
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