Invitations to Creativity
Art is a wonderful way for young children to explore and learn, while tapping into their imaginations and expressing themselves in a tangible way. Learn some tips to encourage a child’s creative experience through art.
Managing Parental Stress
You all may have figured out by now that being a parent is not easy and stress seems to be an everyday thing that we sometimes cannot shake. Last year child developmental researchers revealed data showing how much of a harmful impact our stress can have on our children. So if we were not feeling […]
Bilingual children may enjoy other cognitive benefits as well
Being bilingual has more benefits than knowing more than one language. New studies show that bilingual children may enjoy other cognitive benefits as well, such as improved executive functioning skills which are crucial for problem solving and other mentally demanding activities.
Washington Post – Teachers are using theater and dance to teach math — and it’s working
The Forty Carrots Parenting Program offers Drama Therapy groups at the Visible Men Academy , and we are thrilled to hear that others schools are also including arts integration into their programs. Drama therapist Jamie Day says “At VMA, students feel valued, empowered and connected through their participation in the Drama Discovery groups.” Washington Post – Teachers are using theater […]
Managing Your Own Emotions
As parents, we often talk about how to help our little ones manage their emotions. It is a task that we help them practice when they have big feelings or encounter difficult situations. However, we sometimes forget that the way we handle our own emotions is just as important.