Families might have multiple children in different elementary grades. Each child may be learning the same subjects with different expectations. However, all elementary students have one common homework assignment: reading! Parents may be managing reading expectations at different levels of reading. Some children could be fluent readers, others might just be learning. Parents also may … Read more
Perhaps every parent has their list of most loathed toys. Some may have disdain for any moldable dough that gets gunked into carpet. Some parents don’t like to play with foam darts. Others shudder at the thought of buildable bricks that get stuck in their feet. Children, however, may have their own list of toys … Read more
Technology is part of the daily routine for children. The wired world interweaves in the classroom and at home. Laptops are used in school for many assignments, and smartphones are both communication hubs and a means of entertainment. Unfortunately, the prevalence of digital devices leaves kids staring at screens constantly. While parents may try to … Read more
Many children suffer from anxiety and fears. Some children feel anxious when they need to answer a question in class. Others have social anxiety. And children also could struggle with different types of fears, too. Fear of heights, fear of the dark or even separation anxiety or fears can cause children to not want to … Read more
Children of all ages can always read more to improve their reading confidence and fluency. There are many children who have an appetite for reading, and fly through books quickly. Others may like what they read but tend to take their time reading a book. Some children just haven’t found their reading passion. Maybe reading … Read more
The holiday season will be here soon! That means that children will be making their wish lists for Santa Claus in hopes that their most wanted items will be nestled beneath the tree on Christmas morning. Plushies, interactive toys, game systems, and maybe even the latest tech craze might be among those requested items. Parents … Read more