7 – 9 Year Old Physical & Intellectual Stages Of Development
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss“Slow and steady wins the race!”Oh the years of 7-9 years old! You have made it through the infant, toddler, preschool and young adolescent phase. Time for what are often referred to as “The Golden […]
5 & 6 Year Old Emotional & Social Stages Of Development
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss“Check this out!”Stepping onto the mats at the start of Basic SKILLZ class one recent evening, I was met with an excited group of 5-6 year olds, ready to demonstrate their latest and greatest superhero […]
5 & 6 Year Old Physical & Intellectual Stages Of Development
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss“Going, going, going… ALL. DAY. LONG!”Oh the years of 5-6! Abounding energy at a level that could power New York City, as my husband and I often joke about our youngest, is flowing through these […]
3 & 4 Year Old Emotional & Social Stages Of Development
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss“Wait! I have to tell my mommy something!”If you enjoy watching our youngest Ninjas in action during Early SKILLZ class enjoyment, then you know all too well how much these littles absolutely love to tell […]
3 & 4 Year Old Intellectual & Physical Stages Of Development
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss“Mommy, look my muscles?!”I remember it like it was yesterday when my youngest son, who was three years old at the time, came running into the kitchen to show me his BIG arm muscles after […]
Is It Rude, Is It Mean, Is It Bullying?
Is It Rude, Is It Mean, Is It Bullying? As they say, kids will be kids. And yes, children and teens can be unkind to their peers and feelings get hurt. The problem is when these behaviors become common and target the same person repeatedly. This is when kids being kids begin to cross the line […]
Easy and Vital Tips to Stay Safe on Halloween
Ghosts, Goblins and Witches, oh my! The Halloween season brings a lot of fun memories for people. They can find their favorite characters or alter egos and dress up as other personas for a night. Taking children around the neighborhoods for candy at night has become the American staple for Halloween traditions. There are also […]
Parenting the Shy Child
In a world that highly values the traits of extroverted individuals, shy children are often assumed to have something wrong that needs to be fixed. However, shyness is simply a personality trait that is part of their temperament. Children are born with unique personalities, although the environment can play a significant role in how these […]
Regaining Health: Role Modeling Healthy Habits
The “Quarantine 15” has been yet another horrible reality of the pandemic. Not only were we separated, friend loved ones and friends, but unstructured days, decreased motivation, and increased boredom led to unhealthy habits for families. The result, for many, has been weight gain and reduced fitness levels, which has set the stage for disease […]
Say Yes to Childhood
Parenting can be tricky. We want our children to be resilient, empathetic, and able to self-regulate. However, with the busyness of life, the experiences that build these characteristics fall by the wayside, and “no” becomes an automatic response. Children are continually being told what to do and what not to do. As a result, the […]