Articles related to "Early Childhood Development"



Daycare Provider Organizations
The benefits of joining three of the largest professional associations for daycare providers and preschool teachers.
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Keep Your Preschooler Busy
Blow some bubbles, play in the sink or chose one of the other ten terrific ideas for keeping toddlers and preschoolers busy.
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Preschool Language Development
The early childhood years are a critical point for language development. These strategies provide parents with suggestions on how to promote language development.
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Swapping Stories
Books surrounded me as a child and life will not be much different for my daughter in this respect. As anyone who has ever helped me move is acutely aware of, I have pretty much saved every book I have ever owned. It’s a great comfort to me to know that I can return to any one of them in the dead of night and be certain of finding the reference I need.
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Teach Kids the Letters of the Alphabet
Recognizing sounds and letters is a basic prerequisite for reading. Parents can help their preschool children acquire these essential skills through daily activities.
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Creative Curriculum Learning Games
Helping children to develop basic learning skills can be fun. The activities described in this great series of books can be easily included into everyday routines.
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Daycare Magazines and Journals
Journals and magazines for preschool teachers and daycare providers
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How to Host a Perfect Play Date
Eliminate sharing issues, rule breaking, and boredom when playmates get together. Here are a few tips and time-tested strategies to make the next play date successful.
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Making the Perfect Kids' Playroom
No matter how much space or money you have to dedicate to your child's play, these 10 ideas will engage their imagination and senses, and help them learn at the same time
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Save the Children
One in six children lives in poverty in America. Save the Children provides many programs to help with literacy, nutrition, emergency relief and more.
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The Importance of Reading Aloud
Why reading aloud to your child can develop a foundation for fantastic literacy skills and foster a love for literature.
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The Value of Playgroups
Family psychologist discusses the potential social and emotional advantages to both mother and child of participating in a playgroup.
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The Profile of A Pedophile
Serial child molesters and pedophiles come from all walks of life and do not discriminate by race, gender, social class or age when seeking to sexually abusing children.
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Senior Prom Safety For Teens
High school graduation is an exciting time for seniors including special ceremonies, proms and after-parties to attend, with prom safety rarely crossing their minds.
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Advantages of Early Intervention
Early Intervention Services providing evaluation, intervention for children from birth to age 5 that have or may be at risk for developmental delays have many benefits.
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Child Care by Relatives
When choosing relative care, there are many pros and cons to consider. The cost of child care by relatives vary based on a wide range of factors.
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Developmental Milestones Birth to Three Months
Babies grow and develop in amazing ways before birth. This development continues after birth as they become accustomed to life outside their mother's womb.
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Full Immersion Preschools
Preschool and childcare programs immerse toddlers and preschoolers in foreign language learning
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How to Deal with a Child Who Sleepwalks
It is estimated that 15 percent of children experience sleepwalking episodes, and this sleep disorder is more dominant in boys than girls.
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Lead Poisoning in Children
The effects of lead poisoning can be detrimental. Learn how to keep this environmental hazard from harming your kids' development.
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Nutrition in Preschoolers
Teaching preschoolers about nutrition can send them on a path of lifelong health. Teach your children about healthy eating with these simple tips.
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Teach in the Bush in Alaska
A teaching certificate can be a ticket to a challenging cross-cultural adventure in the remote and road-less areas of the 49th State, Alaska.
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The Talking Eighteen Month Old
A Specialist Paediatric Speech-Language Pathologist outlines the early language and communication skills to expect at 18 months of age and provides tips.
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Toddler Language Development Tips
A Specialist Paediatric Speech-Language Pathologist provides useful ideas on how to improve toddler language development.
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Auditory Processing Disorder
Children with Central Auditory Processing Disorder often have normal hearing but difficulties processing oral information. CAPD affects about 5% of school age children.
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Children and Behavioral Problems
Psychologist suggests ways parents can help psychologists, psychiatrists & educators better evaluate & treat children's emotional or behavioral problems.
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Comic Books and Young Children
Despite the evolution of comic book themes from child to adult-centered, comic book material that is suitable for children still abounds.
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Create a Preschool at Home
Create an early learning center right in your own home, using everyday activities and kid-friendly resources.
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Developing a Love of Reading in Young Children
Parents give young children the advantage of better comprehension, a stronger vocabulary, and broader background knowledge when making reading a focus in the home.
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Early Intervention Services
Parents are able to request Early Intervention Services and receive an evaluation and assessment of their child's needs.
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Five Myths About Dyslexia
There are a number of misconceptions surrounding learning disabilities. Reading disabilities, when not addressed, can result in problems throughout school and beyond.
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Free Books and Free Movies at the Public Library
Free books from the public library might be expected but consider other freebies available: free magazines, free audio books, DVDs, free internet access, news and more.
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Homegrown Summer and Holiday Camps
The high cost of gas and pricey activity options can limit camp opportunities. Collaborating with teachers , experts or friends can make for low cost fun and learning.
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Homeschooling on a Budget
With resources available right in your own community, you can homeschool on any budget.
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How to Teach Your Young Child to Recycle
Recycling is a daily activity in adults lives. We also need to train our kids how to be stewards of the Earth by teaching them to be involved in recycling themselves.
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Kindergarten Derogations in Quebec
Montreal psychologist shares information and insights for Quebec parents considering derogating a child who misses the academic cut-off date for kindergarten.
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Poverty Rates in Alaska
The Bush Administration has made tax cut after tax cut against Native Alaskan programs. Without funding for relocated housing, people could be literally left to freeze.
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Reading Aloud to Preschoolers
Storytime should be fun for your preschooler. This article offers ways that parents can make reading enjoyable for children.
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Relaxation Techniques for Children
Kids aren't immune to stress; it's an inevitable part of existence for everyone. However, if given the right tools, kids can learn to effectively manage life's pressures.
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Setting Limits for Kids
Family psychologist discusses reasons behind parents' difficulty setting limits and saying the word no along with the positive functions such limits provide.
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Staying Sharp Over Summer Vacation
Summer offers some great opportunities for engaging, continued learning experiences that can be both fun and enduring.
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Teaching Science, Math, More with Current Events
Using current events in the home or public school classroom can help students learn everything from math and science to critical thinking.
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Toddler Language Development
A Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist outlines the early communication, speech and language development of babies and toddlers.
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Two Years Old and Talking
A Specialist Paediatric Speech-Language Pathologist outlines the early communication and language skills to expect at two years of age and provides tips.
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A Guide to Homeschool Preschoolers
A structured preschool homeschool curriculum may be an unwise approach for children. Using the child's interests to provide rich experiences may be of greater benefit.
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Deciding to Homeschool Takes Thought, Research
There are a lot of things to take into consideration when trying to decide if homeschooling is right for your family.
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Entertaining Young Children in Church Meetings
Church should be a time for worship and inspiration, but it's a challenge for families with young children. These tips allow them to finally enjoy going to church.
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Fostering Competency
One of our biggest missions, and challenges, is to help our children grow into unique, competent individuals.
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Homeschooling for the Holidays
The holidays offer a perfect opportunity to reconnect with the heart of homeschooling.
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Mealtime FUNdamentals!
10 Ideas for Turning Your Normal Meal Into a Fun Family Activity the Whole Family Will Enjoy!
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