If your baby cries in front of strangers, even if those strangers are just people he or she doesn’t see often (like grandma and grandpa, or aunties and uncles), you are not alone. This question thread, and others, will clearly show it happens to lots of parents. It can be embarrassing, and at times, it can keep you away from crowds. That can make it tough to attend your usual social events, even … [Read more...] about Should you be concerned about daycare if your baby has stranger anxiety?
Should young children be using electronics and media?
This is a debate that can vary between families. And, recently, the American Academy of Paediatrics has made a change to its recommendations of ‘screen time’ usage among children. This is because, as we know, devices are all around us, and it’s hard to get kids off them, especially when adults all around them are using them. So, should young children be using electronics and media at … [Read more...] about Should young children be using electronics and media?
The power of father involvement in early childhood development
We usually associate children's upbringing with mothers, rarely considering fathers to play an important part in early childhood development. But studies show that fathers who are actively involved in the upbringing of their children increase children’s academic readiness (p. 12). How else does father involvement influence a child? Let’s delve into more on this subject! Father involvement … [Read more...] about The power of father involvement in early childhood development
The benefits of Emergent Curriculum in preschool
The main thought behind Emergent Curriculum (as well as other early childhood approaches) is that children learn not necessarily by what they are taught but “learn as a result of their own doing.” Emergent Curriculum is a teaching philosophy that focuses on the development of lesson plans based on the emerging interests of children. Its principles are quite similar to those in the Reggio Emilia … [Read more...] about The benefits of Emergent Curriculum in preschool
4 reasons to encourage play in early childhood years
Play in early childhood is essential to the development and well-being of a child. It's the door through which children get acquainted with the world around them. Among numerous benefits, play improves cognitive, social, and creative skills and strengths. Here are the 4 reasons behind encouraging play. 1. Play in early childhood strengthens family bonds Parent-child play is as important for … [Read more...] about 4 reasons to encourage play in early childhood years
5 key elements of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education
There are many approaches and philosophies to teaching early childhood education. The Reggio Emilia approach is one of them. This approach, which originated in Italy with “over 40 years of experience,” places strong emphasis on the development of “strong, capable, and resilient” children. Here we’ll tell you about 5 key elements of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. 1. … [Read more...] about 5 key elements of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education