it manages to handle the topic of puberty in a sensitive manner that doesn’t speak down to its viewers. Instead,Big Mouthtells us that it’s okay to be 13. Damn, 13-year-old me could have really used some of that. But for all the kids out there (and pre-cautious but liberal par...
Truly, if you have many children, this time is actually a gift to them. Unless you have three of everything for your three children, the kids will spend part of their day trying to claim toys as their territory. By having alone playtime, children do not have to compete for or worry ...
I have claimed that Escape is one of the main functions of fairy-stories, and since I do not disapprove of them, it is plain that I do not accept the tone of scorn or pity with which “Escape” is now so often used: a tone for which the uses of the word outside literary criticis...
Times have certainly changed. We don't see children playing outside or using crayons in a physical coloring book as much as we did 20 years ago, or even 10 years ago. Whether we like it or not, advances in technology have replaced many of those old-school ways of developing our kids'...
Parents have come to me telling me how their kids are sharing and showing all the poses at home, trying to be yoga instructors for their parents, which is a fantastic and joyful time between children and parents. During each of my classes imagination is present, I have my planning and ...
In recent years I have also noticed many more girls attending CoderDojo DCU to try out coding. This has a lot to do with the CoderDojo girls’ classes—girls and young women take part in it with their friends, and it doesn’t feel like coding is a “boy thing”. It is really ...
Something as simple as making sure kids have exposure to block play would set them up for a future where they can build the right kinds of skills for whatever field they want to go into and they won't be restricted because of their lack of early experience." Now That's Interesting Leg...
THE kids are back to school for another term, so it's an excellent time to give their bedrooms a new lease of life. Whether it's just a lick of paint or a full renovation, decorating a child's bedroom, or a playroom, provides a fantastic escape because you can really use your ...
By navigating situations where they need to share or take turns, kids learn to follow the rules and treat each other kindly. It’s crucial for children to learn healthy social habits early on. Being well-socialized enables kids to make friends, do well in school and have better advanced ...
But for other kids, this strategy can backfire. After all, being armed with monster spray means you're expected to do battle with the thing under the bed, and that's a pretty scary thought for a little kid. It may be better foryouto spray the room before you kiss them goodnight. ...