Summer is a great time to plant a garden! Whether you are growing your own vegetables and fruit or you just have a beautiful flower garden, there are many benefits for you and your kiddos. If you have been thinking about starting a garden with your children, now is the time! If you want to start a veggie garden this year, it is best to start with already established plants, as opposed to seeds, si…Read More
Social skills are not something we are inherently born with, rather something we need to practice, learn, and continue to develop as we age. When you give your children different opportunities to socialize, you can help them develop a variety of different social skills and allow them to grow. Socialization at a young age can be very beneficial for your children and will help them throughout their …Read More
One of the most wonderful things about being a human is being able to constantly learn. There is so much about life and the world around us that we can learn from, which makes life truly exciting. As kids, people have a strong curiosity for the way things work, leading us to constantly want to learn new things. And while many adults love learning as well, that curiosity can slowly fade as we get o…Read More
Many parents assume that just because they are the parents to their children that they should automatically have a bond. While this may be true in some aspects, just like any relationship in your life, building a strong and meaningful bond with your child requires some effort. Most parents want to build a bond with their child and have a relationship that is meaningful to both parent and child, bu…Read More
Spring is a beautiful time of year, where the earth trades snowflakes for blooming trees and cold days for sunshine. As we rapidly approach spring, it is time to start planning some fun things to do with your kiddos to enjoy the beautiful weather! In our previous blog, we shared some fun spring activities that you can do at home with your kids. In this blog, we are going to talk about some fun spr…Read More
While it feels like this winter season has lasted longer than usual, spring is (hopefully) right around the corner! As the earth starts to thaw, the trees start to bloom, and the birds start to sing, there will be more time to spend outside. This is the perfect time to plan fun activities for your children. While we still may not be able to do some of the activities we usually enjoy in the spring …Read More
Parents are always worrying about their children and trying to keep them safe and healthy. While trying to protect your child from the common cold may have seemed like an impossible task, we now have to worry about the coronavirus as well. While we may not be able to protect our kiddos against every virus and cold they come in contact with (especially young kiddos who still stick everything in the…Read More
Welcoming a baby into the world is an exciting, scary, and entertaining adventure. During the first few years of their lives, babies develop a ton of new skills and knowledge. Being able to watch them grow and gain new skills is exciting for many parents and allows you to ensure your child is developing at a good pace. At Growing Kids Learning Centers, we offer an infant program that provides your…Read More
There are many fun activities that you can do with your children that can also be beneficial to their learning and development. Baking is one of those activities. Whether you are baking bread or cookies, baking with your children is a fun activity that can teach them a lot more than you may think! At Growing Kids Learning Centers, we believe that everyday activities are a great way to help your ch…Read More
2020 has been a wild ride and has come with too many changes to count. Unfortunately, one of those changes is how we have to celebrate our holidays. Instead of large family gatherings, big dinners, and other fun group activities, celebrations will be minimal and should not include extended family. Instead of letting this put a damper on your holiday celebration, try to make the most of the holiday…Read More
