They are naturally social creatures and love snuggles, story time and peek-a-boo They love pushing buttons, stacking blocks, beating drums, pushing cars, kicking balls, running, jumping, climbing, and exploring every nook and cranny They are determined little creatures.. when they are trying to learn something new they will practice it over and over until they perfect it They especially love putting objects into containers then taking them out, then putting them back in agai

A new school year is a very exciting time! The opportunities and possibilities seem endless… Where do you start? What clubs and...

When my kids were young people would often look at me juggling two little ones and say… “Wow you really have your hands full”, or “Enjoy it, they really grow up fast!” All it did was make me want to scream! After all, I was doing my best and I truly did feel like I was enjoying them as much our busy lives would allow!!!! Now, as a mom of two teens and a daughter of aging parents and in-laws, I often think about how quickly the time really does pass and how short life really i

Hello again, writing this as a follow up to the post At the End of the Day, What Do we Really Want Our Kids to Remember? written shortly after my oldest left for college Here is an excerpt from the former post Several things lately have made me think, reflect. Maybe it’s my age, maybe it’s that my oldest is starting college, or maybe it’s just God’s way of making me slow down and “smell the roses,” so to speak. My daughter, now 19, has struggled with some pretty serious l

Don’t look at them. It’s as simple as that. Let’s face it, parenting is the hardest job you’ll ever have! Period! And there’s no “right” or “wrong” way to parent. In addition, the influences our kids face on a daily basis far outweigh the wildest imaginations of our parents. Society, the media, peers, the internet! Wow! That’s a lot to take in! Not to mention the academic pressures of today’s competitive world. Our kids are stressed out and stressed kids can result

In today’s competitive world, preparing your child for Kindergarten may seem overwhelming! Not only is there conflicting information...

Welcome to the world little one! Now that you’re here, and officially de-blobbing (if that’s even a word!), it’s time to start the...

***Little bodies need to move, move, move… Early Childhood is all about exploring and learning about the world…….. Physical movement...

Although most moms realize that socializing their baby/child is very important they often don’t know where to start, where they fit in,...

In today’s competitive world parents often ask “How can I best prepare my child for Kindergarten?” In a nutshell, here’s a bit of...

A typical day in kindergarten…… The classroom is colorful and inviting as Ms. Stephenson’s friendly face greets every child as he/she...

Several things lately have made me think, reflect… Maybe it’s my age, maybe it’s that my oldest is starting college, or maybe it’s just...

Something doesn’t seem quite right, but you’re not sure. You ask yourself… “ Is this typical, or could my child have a learning...

As discussed in the Brain Development article, a baby is born ready to take in his world. Babies are naturally social creatures, willing...

Up until the early 1900’s most developmental psychologists believed that heredity was the sole factor in determining intelligence. They...

Reading readiness means just that: a child’s readiness to learn to read. Before a child can learn to read he must master the majority of...

In today’s technological world with “screen time” on the rise, we cannot stress enough the importance for children to get “back to the...

Choose your battles – if you always say “No” he will eventually rebel. Decide what’s most important to you and stick to it with...

Date: September 16th, 2013 / Author: Angela Nettuno / Categories: Child Development Education, Parenting, Preparing for Kindergarten By...