Ages and Stages: Ethical and Moral Development Just as they go through various stages of physical and emotional development, children also grow morally and ethically as they get older. Psychologists Lawrence Kohlberg and Carol Gilligan have each identified stages of...
STEAM: The Importance of Arts EducationWhen we think of school and learning, the first things that may come to mind are subjects such as math, science and reading, without an emphasis on art or music class. While the components of STEM (Science, Technology,...
Spring-Cleaning with Kids – Spark Joy!Got kids? Got clutter? The two go hand in hand. But if the idea of spring-cleaning with kids doesn’t spark joy for you, it might be time to consider what tidying expert and author Marie Kondo has to say on the subject. Kondo...
Chores For Children
Discipline: Teaching the Importance of ConsequencesYou matter. It’s a key concept in teaching children self-esteem. It is also an important element of positive discipline. Teaching children that the decisions they make and the actions they take matter — and have...
First 5 LA’s 5 Ways to Get Back on Schedule After a Break
Something Old, Something NewWe’re thinking of getting our 16-month-old son a cardboard box for Christmas. Maybe we’ll throw in some of those Styrofoam peanuts for kicks. Because, we wonder, if our toddler gets the same amount of enjoyment from a pile of ripped-up...
Child Development 101: You’re Not the Boss of Me Animated cartoons in which a tiny mouse stands up to a big, boisterous cat are raising eyebrows among certain viewers - 10 to 16-month old babies. A recent study released by Harvard and UCLA found that infants take...
CHILD DEVELOPMENT 101 - Note To Moms: Don’t Hover Over Kids During Playtime Helicopter moms - those mothers who hover over their children - may be making playtime less enjoyable for kids. Researchers at the University of Missouri found that the more directive the...
Is Your Toddler a Bully? There was a time where I struggled with labels for my son’s behavior. As I previously wrote about here, he was acting like a 2-year-old jerk for a while there. Of course, I knew he didn’t have the capability to be mean on purpose, but I wanted...