relationships • lifestyle
by Mom It Forward on June 5th, 2019 | 2 Comments »
Fathers play a significant role in the development of their children and nothing is as heart warming than the relationship between a daughter and her father. Even though I may be an adult who no longer lives with my father, he still plays an integral part of who I have…
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parenting • ages and stages
by Amy Lawson on January 16th, 2019 | No Comments »
Active play is defined as any type of physical activity that children do which involves moderate to high bursts of energy, thereby raising their heart rate. Research shows that encouraging active play in children helps boost mental development and resistance to infections, among other benefits. Below are 10 ways of…
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education
by Dr. Carrie Wells on August 21st, 2018 | 2 Comments »
Parents always hear about the importance of fine motor skills for their toddlers and preschoolers. But what exactly are fine motor skills? Fine motor skills involve small movements of the fingers, wrists, hands, feet, toes, tongue, and lips.Whether your preschool-age child is developing typically or has fine motor delays, it's …
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parenting • ages and stages
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 3rd, 2018 | 1 Comment »
Parenting—Are your kids good losers? If not, you're not alone. In the competitive world we live in, children are taught directly and indirectly from a young age that winning is the goal. As parents, it is our responsibility to teach our kids that while winning a game may be…
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parenting • ages and stages
by Brittany Mooney on July 10th, 2017 | No Comments »
Whether struggling with family, friend, or work relationships, adults are used to the sting of rejection. However, many, in their parenting years, have forgotten how often kids also experience rejection—and just how hurtful it can be. Just as parents need to help their kids develop physically, they also…
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Encouraging Active Play: 10 Ways to Get Your Child Moving
