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The act of building forts is very common among kids, and it’s actually a very good way to help children develop different skills. Not only building it, but interacting with it by playing or using it as their own safe space. Somehow, probably due to ancient instincts, humans tend to approach small shelter-like spaces with …

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Sometimes we get too caught up in our routines that we don’t take much time to explore our surroundings, especially with kids. However, it’s very beneficial to plan tours and visit interesting places with our families, as we have the opportunity to interact with one another, learn new information and get in touch with other …

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When our kiddos are growing, a lot of good moments and challenges come to the surface, and how to potty train a child can be a big one of them. Potty training is a special time in the lives of a child and the parents, as it indicates a new milestone about to be achieved. …

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Routines and rituals are extremely important to teach children about rules, patience, persistence and a variety of skills. When we talk about family routines, it involves a pattern of activities done repeatedly and incorporated on a daily basis in a group by members of the same family. Let’s say for example, that your family always …

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Young children are constantly absorbing and learning new things every day of their recent life, no matter where they are. The very first things they acknowledge when they are born, are their caregivers and things surrounding themselves. It seems small, but for them, every single stimulus builds important neural connections to be processed in their …

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Choosing a school for your child takes time and energy but it’s not a hard task if we know exactly what we are looking for. Why do we need to pay attention to what school our children attend? Because there are basic requirements that will ensure children get the best education and treatment when they …

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A child in anger doesn’t know how to cope with their emotions and hasn’t learned yet how to self regulate once they face uncomfortable feelings. Even for adults that haven’t had the opportunity to work on emotional intelligence skills it’s hard to manage anger. So, after all, is my child’s anger normal? The answer for …

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Thanksgiving is a very famous tradition that brings a sense of togetherness among families, neighbors, friends and even tourists from different cultures.  The first celebration happened in the early 17th century, by the end of fall season and the theme was to celebrate the good harvest and other blessings along the year, while having a …

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The early age is full of growth: Babies are all about paying attention and absorbing the world and the stimuli around them. This is a precious time to encourage development as they start refining motor, emotional, social and mental abilities. Although the little ones can be very stimulated while attending early childhood educational programs, there …

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The experience of raising children can be fascinating if you acknowledge that they are sponges absorbing every bit of information around them. There is a key period of time in their childhood that is very important for their brain development and will play a huge part in their performance further in life.  It’s natural for …

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