Preparing for Toddler Tantrums

Toddlers are in a class of their own, and while there is no way to guarantee they will cooperate, you can prevent a minor situation from turning into a full-blown meltdown. Transitioning from infancy to childhood is difficult. Here are ways you can start preparing for toddler tantrums. Consistent Schedules While life happens, keeping your

STEM Activities for Your Child

The acronym STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. These areas of study fall under one umbrella in most grade school education systems. Your child will be required to learn basic Math and have a Science or Media course (usually termed elective course) in public, private, or charter/magnet schools. Usually, educational institutions use the

Preparing Older Children for a New Baby

If your child is anything like most children, they will probably be stoked one day about a new baby or worried the next. While a new baby is exciting, a brother or sister may not understand the changes ahead. They may see the baby as an addition to their self-centered view, or they will be

Raising the Alpha Generation

Observe the Alpha generation. Succeeding Gen Z, who ends the alphabet, there are no letters to index succeeding generations, so a new era begins. Gen Z started in the 20th century and concluded their arrival in the dawning years of the 2nd Millenium. The Alpha generation is the first generation kept within the confines of

4 Indoor Activities for Children in Raleigh

4 Indoor Activities for Children in Raleigh With the cold rainy days dawning on parents, there are many indoor activities to engage your child, especially if you live around Raleigh, NC. There are lots of options for parents to entertain little ones. The play yard at Chick-fil-A may work for those days when you are

Signs of Dyslexia or Dysgraphia

Children learn to read at different ages. Excessive delays in reading and writing indicate dyslexia and dysgraphia. The two learning differences are similar; both reveal visual impairment when identifying letters and numbers. However, while your child could have both conditions, they may only have one of these learning differences, if any. Here are the signs