Transitions are never easy, especially for kids. One of the most difficult parts to starting school or daycare is the separation from home and family. When it comes to children entering kindergarten or graduating to the next grade it can be very nerve-racking for them. However, there are a few techniques parents and teachers can do to ease early learners into making the step from what they’re used to, to an exciting leap up. By focusing on the familiar and helping kids lessen fears of their new environment, it will make entering the new grade so much easier.

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As your child’s motor and thinking skills develop, they begin to want to do more for themselves. Whether your child is more on the introverted side or extroverted side, it is essential for them to develop their independence. Thus, providing opportunities for your child to be independent is key.

Here Are 5 Ways to Support Toddler Independence:

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Each person has unique stories about risk-taking experiences from which they have learned so much. Taking risks teaches many things, even in childhood.

Of course, it’s important to prepare children to simply follow directions and do well in school. Nonetheless, it is equally important for teachers and parents to nurture children who make mistakes by encouraging them to learn from their slip-ups. Throughout this process, children also need to expand their thinking and find new possibilities while gaining confidence in their abilities. With the help of their parents and teachers, children need to strengthen their social and emotional development – this often happens by them taking risks.

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Children are often in the line of fire when flu season hits, but there are a few things that parents can do to help protect their children from catching the flu.

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It’s not uncommon to see a well-marked kitchen calendar of your kids’ scheduled events that is just as crammed as many executives of a company. Between scouts, little league, music lessons, and dance recitals, on top of homework, many kids are overwhelmed with their schedules because of overzealous parents who think the more activities their child does the greater the likelihood of creating a trophy kid. While your kids’ extracurricular involvement can have many benefits, too many time commitments may cause harm to mental health and a decrease interest in the activities.

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