Sometimes we adults forget just how big and intimidating the world is for children. Starting a new project or going to a place we’ve never been before isn’t scary to us. However, the thought can leave some children petrified.
Tag: Education
As parents, educating our children is a top priority and responsibility. Mommybites education-related articles will help you choose the right preschool for your child, prepare for the experience, transition to kindergarten, and beyond. Find resources to help with study skills, create good home environments for homework and schoolwork, and much more.
Teaching Children about Recycling: Five Important Lessons
Want your children to learn early on how to keep our planet green and clean? Check out these awesome tips to teach your children to reduce, reuse, and recycle that are fun and educational. Let’s all do our part to clean the environment!
Eek, A Bug! Handling Insect Encounters with Your Kids
From collecting grasshoppers on the playground to their first bee sting, bugs are a fascinating part of life for children. Some parents are reluctant to indulge in their child’s squirmy interest, while others are dealing with a case of childhood insectophobia. Whether your little one is a junior entomologist or runs screaming from anything with more than four legs, these tips can help your family navigate the creepy-crawly world of insects.
Car Safety for Expectant & New Moms: Momcast Re-cap
Last week Mommybites held a very important momcast on car safety for expectant and new moms, generously sponsored by SafeRide4Kids.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: How Grandparents Can Help Their College-Bound Grandchildren
This is not an article about the college admissions scandal. You’re welcome. Rather, this is about how grandparents can help their college-bound grandchildren. When this topic of helping is raised, providing financial help with tuition often first comes to mind. There are many resources available for grandparents with this intent. For example, in addition to consulting with their own financial planners, there are innumerable online resources for grandparents who want to help with tuition, e.g., (1) (2) (3).
The Calm Parent: Momcast Re-cap
We all “know” that calm parents are good for children. Parents know that in the midst of the mayhem, staying calm and not yelling is key. But unless you’re made of stone, it’s extremely hard to maintain even keel when you are dealing with kids day in and day out.
3 Benefits of Reading With Your Young Children
Most parents are aware that reading to children is beneficial, but did you know that reading aloud to your child actually improves his or hers numeracy skills? An Australian study shows that setting aside some time to read once a day or at least 3-5 days a week will have a direct causal effect on your child’s schooling outcomes regardless of family background and home environment. There are numerous other benefits that your child will enjoy as well.
Teach Me at My Own Pace: How Emergent Curriculum Benefits Your Child Momcast Re-cap
Bright Horizons NYC provides children with intentional guidance and rich experiences to build up their individual strengths and talents. Mommybites was lucky to sit down and speak with Bright Horizons’ Hudson Yards Executive Director, Ean Gensler to discuss today’s hottest teaching style: Child Emergent Curriculum (CEC).