Leadership skills are the most sought after by employers, and certain after-school programs can help prepare your child to be a successful adult. It is essential to teach students how to take the initiative and adapt to new circumstances, how to communicate effectively, and how to negotiate and resolve conflict in a way that builds and bolsters sustainable, stable relationships.
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!
What to Do If Your Kid Gets Stung by a Bee
This reaction varies from person to person, making some bee stings more severe than others. For most, an insect sting will cause a local reaction that involves swelling, redness and a little pain — something you can quickly treat at home with the items you have in your medicine cabinet.
Kids’ Books, Podcasts, and Other Resources about Diversity, Race, and Inclusion
We stand in solidarity with the Black community, and education is a great way to ensure a better tomorrow. Here are some resources to start the conversation on diversity and inclusion with your child today.
25 Ways to Recreate Classic Summer Experiences at Home
Summer is finally here! While this isn’t the summer we were expecting to have, there are still some ways we can make sure it’s a special one. Here are some great ideas to make summer feel ‘summer-y,’ even though we’re still at home.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Talking with Teenagers about Grandfather’s Illness
I am devastated. My dad has just been diagnosed with a serious case of prostate cancer. He is 70, but has always had excellent health and the vibrancy of a much younger man. I am a single mom with two children. My elder child, almost 18, is in his last year of high school and […]
What Upcoming Changes in Education Should You Expect?
Education has greatly changed during the current pandemic and most of our kids are learning from home for the foreseeable future. Here are some ways we can expect education to change in the future due to COVID-19.
A Parent’s Guide to Choosing a Summer Camp
There are a lot of steps in finding the right camp for your child. Doing it right will exhaust you and give you the best chance of finding the right spot for your child this summer… and for many others afterward.
7 Ways to Throw Birthday Celebrations for Kids While Social Distancing
You had planned a fierce laser tag birthday party with fifteen kids dressed in ninja costumes, or maybe you were going mellow with a movie and cake. Whatever birthday plans were in the works were sadly canceled this year due to the coronavirus.