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07.24.2023

The first year of kindergarten is an exciting time for your child. So many new experiences and new friends. But, it can also be scary and intimidating for both children and parents. However, there are many ways to help your child prepare for kindergarten. Firstly, it’s important to establish a routine. Children thrive on routine.

07.12.2023

Behaviors

Often times we find ourselves threatening our children or criticizing them for their behaviors, in hope that they will self-correct. Criticizing and threatening children DOES NOT stop them from misbehaving. But what it does do, is stop them from loving themselves. It will often make the behavior even worse. This, is turn, can create more

06.26.2023

Road Trips

There is nothing more exciting than setting out on adventurous road trips with kids! Family vacations are the ultimate memory makers for both kids and parents. But let’s face it, long car trips with kids can be difficult. I grew up with 2 sisters and some of my favorite childhood memories are from our road

07.31.2023

Free Summer Activities for Kids – 10 Ideas

Summer is a time for kids to relax, have fun, and enjoy the outdoors. However, keeping them entertained can be a challenge, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Fortunately, there are plenty of free activities that you can do with your kids this summer that will keep them happy and engaged. Here are ten

07.17.2023

Pretend Play and Language Development

“Around 24-30 months, children start to integrate nonliteral themes into social play, marking the emergence of social pretend play.”1 Speech therapists use pretend play frequently to address many concepts in therapy sessions. It has a number of benefits for language development in children. So, let’s explore some key factors. Expanding Vocabulary with Pretend Play Pretend play is a great way to expand vocabulary due to minimal

07.10.2023

Easy and Inexpensive Snacks for Kids

Summer is here, and with it comes the need for easy and inexpensive snacks for kids. As a parent, you want to make sure your kids are eating healthy. BUT, no one wants to spend a lot of time or money on snacks. Luckily, there are plenty of options that are both nutritious and budget-friendly.