Why Childcare Services Are Unaffordable for Working Mothers

For many working mothers in the United States, the skyrocketing cost of childcare is a significant threat to their professional success and financial stability. According to Child Care Aware of America, center-based infant care in the US costs more than $14,000 annually on average. This sum exceeds many colleges’ and universities’ yearly tuition. Because of this expense,

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

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

Children’s Interests and Abilities 

Children are likely to have many interests early in life. Curiosity opens them up to a world of possibilities. Many children’s interests point to their abilities. The key to children developing their abilities is allowing them to embrace their interests early in life. Children’s minds are like sponges. Teaching them curiosity increases the likelihood that they

Signs that Your Child Has Behavioral Disorders

Parents’ last wish is to discover their child has developmental delays. While some developmental delays reveal physical or genetic disorders, other developmental delays indicate behavioral disorders. Behavioral disorders reflect environmental factors, whereas mental or neurological disorders reflect genetic or medical factors. How do you determine your child has behavioral disorders? You will need to visit

Summer Activities for Your Child

While school is out this summer, your child’s skills may start to hibernate. Parents can help give them a head start for the next grade through a variety of activities and options. Will your child attend a summer camp, go on vacation with family, or maybe hang out with cousins. If they are at home,