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 […]
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 […]
Strength-Based Thinking: Reframing Children’s Challenging Behaviors
Children’s challenging behaviors have long been the focus of adults’ pessimistic viewpoint of characteristics that don’t fit the mold of societal expectations. This rigid “deficit thinking” causes parents to complain about their child’s qualities and make them try to “fix” what is wrong or make excuses as to why they can’t do certain things. However, […]
Sensory Processing: How Does Your Child Respond?
As we navigate the world, we all use our senses to receive input from our surroundings, let our brains process, and then tell us how to react. Generally, we respond with minimal disruption to our routine. However, processing sensory stimuli can be a challenge for some people, either because there is too much or not […]
The Secret to Developing Well-Rounded Athletes
Over the last year, sports programs have had shortened seasons, if any at all. Because of that, training time for athletes of all ages has dropped significantly. Now, with sports returning to a more normal duration, young athletes are working hard to regain lost skills and recondition their bodies. The problem, however, is that lengthy […]
How Motor Skills Affect Learning
Most are aware of the benefits of physical activity for people of all ages… a stronger cardiovascular system, improved muscle tone, weight management, motor coordination, etc. Additionally, there are brain-boosting benefits that help children with brain function and learning, leading to better school performance. Unfortunately, however, many adults aren’t knowledgeable about the significance of underdeveloped […]