Art and Nature have been shown to reduce stress and increase creativity. Children build an understanding of the world around them with every new texture, sensation, and item they discover.

Fostering social emotional skills in our children requires many of the same strategies that we use to help our kids gain any life skill– establishing a trusting relationship, modeling, and practice. Social-emotional development takes years, but research shows that this development influences a child’s self-confidence, empathy, and the ability to develop meaningful and lasting friendships and partnerships. Unlike walking or talking, which normally develops naturally in a child with little assistance, social and emotional intelligence must be fostered.

We all want our children to be healthy and feel good about themselves. A healthy and nutritious diet is one of the most important factors for your child’s development.

What is Executive Function? A set of brain skills that allow us to plan, organize, prioritize, pay attention, remember details, and manage time and space effectively. The good news is that we can help support executive function development just by playing with our children!

Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy. It helps the body and the mind work together.

Family time can help children feel that the world is a safe and predictable place. This can be a solid foundation that helps your children feel secure in uncertain or changing times.

Gardening with your child provides the perfect combination of skills and tasks to address your child’s development, allows you to grow your own food and it’s a great way to get kids outside and give them a better sense of where their food comes from.

Even the most seasoned and well-equipped parents struggle sometimes and get stressed. Try these simple affirmations to help yourself remain calm and regulated when things get hard

Children will experience the same emotions that adults do, but the way they express those feelings will look different. Before children have strong language skills, it can be hard to understand what they are trying to communicate but your baby’s body language can tell you how they are feeling and what they need from you.

The love we have for our children is endless, however the demands of parenting can be stressful. Sometimes stress and feeling overwhelmed are signs that you are trying to do too much. Our emotions and behavior have a big effect on our children and how they behave, which is why it’s so important that you look after yourself and your own needs.