April 1, 2019
You may have heard the phrase, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Current research on learning points to the truth of this old saying. In fact, you can help children...
March 25, 2019
The ability to respect others is a skill that will help your child forever. It is important to teach children to respect and stand up for people who may seem different from themse...
March 21, 2019
Click on the link for more information on the upcoming Forward test. Forward Test Information-English Forward Test Information-Spanish
March 18, 2019
How did Barack Obama become president? Why is Serena Williams such a good tennis player? We often look at the end of the story – the A+ or the star athlete – and think that succes...
March 13, 2019
Important: Please click on the link to read a letter regarding internet safety.
MoMo Challenge letter (internet safety)
March 11, 2019
Will children always make the choice we want them to make? No; and that’s okay! At times, we may be upset with decisions children make. As children grow older and become more inde...
March 4, 2019
Most children need adult guidance to help them manage conflict until they develop their own problem-solving skills. The way adults respond to children’s conflicts can help or harm ...
February 25, 2019
Since children are very good at telling you what they want, it can be a challenge to encourage a child to think beyond his or her own interests. But children are natural helpers a...
February 18, 2019
As parents, we protect and advocate for our child. From their earliest moments, we are in charge of almost all of the decisions regarding their safety and environments. As childre...
February 11, 2019
Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Kindness makes people feel good and helps develop friendships. In a recent study, kids who did kind things fo...
February 4, 2019
Perspective taking requires you to put yourself in another person’s position and imagine what you would feel, think, or do if you were in that situation. Perspective taking helps ...
January 28, 2019
Big emotions like anger or frustration can be hard for children to control. They may hit or yell to act out their feelings. Children feel more in control of their emotions and cal...
January 21, 2019
Children whose parents support them when they express feelings have stronger social skills and better friendships. Just like adults, children feel different emotions such as happi...
January 14, 2019
Children learn to tie their shoes, read and write, solve math problems, and remember science facts and events in history. Children can also learn to be good people. You can help c...
January 7, 2019
Parents play a huge role in helping children develop healthy self-esteem. Parents are the first positive voice children hear. To build your child’s self-esteem, help them see what...
December 31, 2018
From the beginning of life your child has been communicating with you. Communication with your child can be amazing. Do you remember seeing your child’s first smile or celebrating...
December 24, 2018
Empathy in children is linked to stronger relationship skills. Strong relationships help a person feel happy. Teaching children to care for others is a great way to help children ...
December 17, 2018
The ability to understand how people feel by looking at their faces is an important skill. To see and know how someone feels can help children get along with other people and be s...
December 10, 2018
Imagine the skills that allow people to calm down when angry, make (and keep) friends, participate in community, and make fair and safe choices. These skills help children (and ad...