5 Time Management Tips for Working Parents
Do you ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day? As a working parent, there’s a temptation to feel guilty about not having as much time with your kids as you would like to. The best way to ease that pang of guilt is to be intentional about the time we do have.…
Read More6 Christ-Centered Christmas Activities for Families
Sometimes the idea of “keeping Christ in Christmas” is easier said than done. Though there is nothing wrong with enjoying cookies, Santa Claus, and reindeer, we also want to look for ways to celebrate the reason for the season. Here are six fun, Christ-centered Christmas activities for families. 1. Have a Cookie Exchange Party What…
Read MoreHow to Teach Kids Conflict Resolution
We may think our toddlers and preschoolers are too young to resolve their own conflicts. However, when we model it and practice it with them, they can learn peacemaking habits early. Let’s discuss how to teach kids conflict resolution skills in their everyday lives. 1. Explain How to Respond During Physical Conflict We’ve all been…
Read MoreDeveloping World Changers: How to Raise a Future Leader
At Connection Point Early Learning Center, we are committed to Developing World Changers. We know that today’s children are tomorrow’s leaders and believe that the mission to create stronger, more confident world leaders starts in early development. There are several things that parents, teachers, and role models can do to grow leadership skills and build…
Read MoreUnderstanding & Managing Childhood Obsessions
Most of us can remember back to our own childhood to the days of dinosaurs, trainings, and princesses. As we raise our children, it’s easy to recognize this behavior as they develop their own favorite toys and habits. But how do we understand what crosses the line from healthy curiosity to full-blown fixation? Keep reading…
Read MoreEducational Summer Activities to Keep Your Kids Learning
Trying to keep children on a good learning path while also enjoying summer vacation can be tricky. It’s important that children continue their learning experience through summer. According to the National Summer Learning Association, a child can lose up to three months of previous progress in the summer without review. Summer also provides many creative…
Read More10 Reasons to Enroll in a Christian Preschool
Location, cost, curriculum, quality – there are plenty of factors to consider when selecting the perfect preschool. For many families, the decision of whether to register their child for a religious preschool is either a no-brainer or a hot button topic. At Connection Point, we believe that children’s spiritual growth should be tended to and…
Read MoreToddlers and Technology: 3 Keys for Creating Healthy Habits
Growing up in today’s technological world essentially requires you to have a device in your home. But where does that leave us with our children? Finding a balance with how much and what type of screen time your child participates in is important so that they form healthy relationships with technology. Here are three keys…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Praise and Encouragement
Growing up, we are often unconsciously taught to believe that it’s about what we do and how well we do it that allows us to be accepted or loved. While praising our child may seem like a good thing, it can have opposite effects. The principle of unconditional love is one we can teach our…
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