The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. Dr. Seuss You are the greatest teacher your child will ever have. You can support your kids to focus on the short-term and develop habits for long-term success from an early age. Success begins with […]
Category: Big Kid
We know you probably hear this all the time, but don’t kids grow up so fast!? One minute you’re worrying that your baby will never sleep through the night and may very well go to school without being potty trained and the next minute, they’re all grown up (which brings it’s own set of challenges!). Don’t worry because here you’ll find parenting tips, through big kid articles, videos and activities on fostering positive friendships, healthy eating habits, language and developmental delays, protecting your children from predators, reinforcing learning at home and more!
How Parents Can Set Healthy Lifestyle Examples for Kids
Raising your kids to have the healthiest lifestyle possible from a young age is the best way to make sure they’ll grow up to be big, strong, and happy. Remember that your little ones lead by example- read these tips on how to best ensure that you and your family are doing all the right things to raise healthy kids!
The Magic of Music: Language Development and Cognitive Skills in Kids
Recently, scientists confirm what teachers have suspected for years: music not only nourishes the soul, but it also shapes growing minds.
Skin Care for Kids: What to Use and What to Avoid
When we talk about our organs, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Heart? Lungs? Maybe even the brain! It’s easy to forget that the one organ we see everyday falls into that category. All hail the SKIN.
These Are the Advantages of Farm Life for Kids
For some of us – those who dwell in the city and the suburbs – thinking about life on a farm comes with bucolic images of sunny days, lush fields, and happy animals. But contrary to that idealized vision, as any farmer will tell you, life on today’s farm is far more nuanced and complicated […]
Age-Appropriate Activities for Promoting Literacy in Young Children
Improving your child’s literacy skills is one of the key skills that will benefit your child future education and adult life.
Important Lessons for Kids: How to Not Be a Sore Loser
A Mommybites reader asked, “What should I do if my child is a sore loser?” It is important to teach a kid how not to be a sore loser, as well as how not to quit things because they are difficult. Luckily, Dr. Sarah Klagsbrun has come up with some helpful tips to help children […]
Anger Management Tips for Tweens and Teens
Does your tween or teen often find themselves in trouble because of anger or react to situations and later regret how they behaved? Does her anger cause problems with other people, or does he express that he is tired of letting anger control him? It is important to understand that anger is a natural feeling […]