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Add a little rain to your summer vacation and kids retreat indoors to play with electronics, unless an adult gently nudges them to participate in rainy day projects.

Improve your child's comprehension, critical thinking skills, and expressive vocabulary during your nightly reading sessions by asking probing, open-ended questions.

Montessori tasting activities develop a child's natural curiosity and interest in healthy food by engaging all of the senses.

Holiday celebrations are an ideal opportunity to teach children about cultures, traditions and values. Montessori offers meaningful activities to celebrate special days.

A good babysitter will engage the children with activities, crafts, play and other interaction, while understanding how to administer first aid to babies and young kids.

Effective two way communication is critical to the success of parent and child relationships.

Art galleries defy the typical genre of places to go and things to do with toddlers, but Annemarie Gardens offers a unique experience in appreciating fine art.

Mommy guilt can arise from unrealistic expectations that we must be supermom or superdad, but many times those feelings of guilt are unnecessary.

Additional ideas to make your haunted house Halloween theme come to life.

Why stuff closets full of Easter coloring books when there are so many free coloring pages online? Find great Easter coloring activities at these recommended sites.

Kids love doing holiday arts and crafts projects. Here are some holiday craft ideas and simple Christmas decorations for preschoolers and young children to make.

Classical music that is sure to delight both young and old.

Looking for a bunny toy or the ideal Easter gift for the bunny to bring? Try Playmobil's Easter line of Eggstras and Easter Bunny sets.

There are a number of easy activities and interactive projects parents can do with their toddlers to help decorate for and celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday season.

Timers can be useful to help children comply with requests and expectations in a fun way.

In her 2005 parenting book, Pam Leo teaches us the importance of connecting with our children and offers some practical advice on how to build this connection.

For ADD children who face difficulties both at home and in the classroom, negative self-esteem may cause future problems. Parents can help build their confidence early.

This article summarizes key areas of growth during the early childhood period. Additionally, ideas to foster positive development are given.

Educational board games do not have to feel educational. Many of the traditional board games that kids enjoy also teach children to count, spell, or to think logically.

Most Christian parents value teaching their children to ask God to bless their food. These easy to remember prayers will have children involved with offering grace.

Reading Christmas themed books together as a family can become a great holiday tradition. This article includes suggestions for reading books to young children.

During the weeks approaching Christmas, spend some time crafting with your child. Glitter turns ordinary ornaments into something extra special.

Give a toddler toys that he and his parents are likely to appreciate and play with again and again.

While the American Government has plans to reduce support for all forms of education, GATE classes might suffer most.

The Web provides the ultimate variety of multimedia teaching tools and learning options for homeschooling parents and children.

Criteria for evaluating nutrition programs, nutrition education plans, and mealtime environments in daycare.

A Colorado dude ranch vacation is a great family vacation and Grand County Colorado is home to more dude ranches than any other place in the United States.

The daily care of children with autism can be daunting. There are many helpful strategies for childcare leaders who care for children with autism in traditional daycare.

Autistic children with language delays are often reluctant to speak. What can caregivers do to elicit speech from them?

Interactive museums for kids are fun and provide great learning opportunities. Visits to children's museums can be enhanced by proper planning and follow up afterwards.

Family traditions help establish continuity and closeness in a family. Traditions can focus on holidays, rites of passage or make ordinary days special.

Fall field trips provide a Montessori child with the opportunity to explore and interact with the natural world beyond the classroom.

Overflowing with creativity and rhythm, the Live Music Capital of the World offers a wide variety of music, including many free shows, for the whole family.

Take advantage of unexpected snow days to build relationships with your children.

Children are in school 6 hours a day. Add two hours of homework and a child has an 8 hour work day. How can parents help children succeed in a demanding environment?

Parents should be aware of behavioral problems common to both giftedness and Asperger Syndrome. This information will be helpful in determining appropriate treatment.

You can have fun with your preschooler while teaching about nature and the environment and the importance of reducing waste and recycling.

Parents, educators and caregivers are feeling the pressure to groom academically superior, athletically talented super children by society and legislation.

Necessity dictates you remove your child from Public School late in their elementary years to ensure academic success, but how do you transition to homeschooling?

Children of all ages enjoy coloring and home art projects. Parents can download and print free coloring pages online and get some Thanksgiving crafts ideas for kids too!

Technology plays an important role in student learning in the classrooms of today.

Familiarizing yourself with the possible variables when blending a family will help you facilitate the process

Starfall is a free homeschooling resource for beginning readers. Learn to read online with easy reader books, phonics games, and spelling videos.

By the age of four or five years, most children have started to show an interest in mark-making and are ready to learn conventional writing (letters, sounds and words).

Grandparenting can be difficult at times and it takes a lot more effort when distance has to be considered.

Families are busier than ever, but don't sacrifice nutrition and delicious meals for the family. Plan ahead for fast, easy and healthy food for everyone.

Childhood boredom can lead to misbehavior and overeating. Knowing when these issues are actually boredom in disguise is a helpful parenting tool.

The UK Government is to tackle growing concern over overweight/obese children after research reveals that around 25% of 4-5 year-olds weigh in heavier than they should.

Children will have more success in Math if they are comfortable with numbers in the real world. It's easy to introduce children to numbers before kindergarten.

Programs that teach children to identify letters might make a child seem ready to read, but reading readiness involves so much more.