Reading to babies is just as beneficial as reading to toddlers and preschoolers. It doesn't matter that they can't hold the book themselves or make out what the letters and numbers mean. Their small brains are in a continual mode of development, and the more...
Is your child fascinated by science? Do they have a creative bent you're hoping to encourage? Is building a bridge with living room chairs and bed linens one of their favorite pastimes? Then a book with tales of engineering feats is right up their alley. ...
Independent play is developmentally important for a young child. Depending on their age, leaving them alone to build a castle in the sand, or come up with an intricate story with a cast of stuffed animals, is excellent fuel for emotional and intellectual development. ...
Black history is American history, and while focusing on the achievements of the Obamas and the civil rights legend Reverend King is important and laudable, there is more to do. Some respected social science experts have suggested that what educators need to do is teach...
Have you noticed your child postpones doing their homework assignments? Have they seemed a little anxious when leaving home to go to school? These and other behaviors may indicate that your child could use the help of a tutor. Whether they are struggling with one...
Ask children and teenagers their least favorite aspect of school, and sometimes the response is: doing homework. Some feel that completing assignments after the school day is finished is an onerous task, one they approach with little enthusiasm. Many would rather spend time catching up...
We have some suggestions about how you can make sure your child learns about different cultures. Teaching them the value of diversity gives your little one valuable lessons they will carry forever....
Sometimes people interpret the title of governess as simply a more British-sounding name for nanny, as if their roles are wholly interchangeable. That is a misconception, although it's a very common one. Many people are surprised when they discover that a governess has an almost...
Is there anything better than curling up on a Sunday afternoon with a cup of tea and a good book? Losing yourself in a fantasy novel or catching up with your favorite fiction writer is a great first step for fostering a love of books...
Are you looking for something fun to do with your children when you have a day that’s not jam packed with activities? Something that gets them outside in the fresh air and stokes their imagination and love of pretend worlds? A fairy garden in the...