The winter holidays are only a few weeks away. Once the Thanksgiving leftovers are placed in the fridge, it’s time to start thinking about the gift-giving holidays. Adults might make a list of all their loved ones to ensure no one is left out. Finding the perfect gift for everyone on the list, though, isn’t … Read more
As children progress through elementary school, reading and literacy expectations become more challenging. While most parents know that daily reading is beneficial to their child and might even be a homework requirement for school, how a child reads also could provide benefits. Silent reading denotes the act of reading to oneself or reading in the … Read more
Keeping children engaged in learning both in school and at home has become a growing challenge that many households now face. Thankfully, technology is helping to fill that gap between the classroom and the living room. With mobile devices becoming so popular that nearly every age has a gadget tailored for their needs, getting programs … Read more
The idea of a toddler using an app on a cell phone or tablet may seem outrageous to some, but the fact that toddler apps exist and are in demand shows that parents do have many uses for them. While young children should be monitored around technology, they live in a technological world, and that … Read more
Screens are all over, and kids these days are getting used to having them around at a very young age. While it may be desirable to try to keep young children off them, adults model using screens because we rely on them for so many tasks. If screen time can be functional for adults, can … Read more
Children might express an interest in books and reading at a young age. As long as the child is interested in learning to read, it’s never really too soon to start teaching children the basics of decoding and other literacy skills. In addition, reading together can help all children learn new words and become interested … Read more