The Benefits of Imaginative Play
As a parent, you know that your child’s imagination is extremely active and always working. They can make anything fun by imagining it to be something else. And while adults may not understand it an…Read More
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Tips For Getting Back On a School Schedule
With summer coming to an end and school supplies slowly being drained out of every retail store, it is time to start preparing for the beginning of yet another school year. No matter how old your kids…Read More
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Encouraging Curiosity in Your Children
Have you ever wondered what causes flowers to be so bright a colorful? Have you ever imagined a world other than the one you are used to? Have you ever learned something new from researching something…Read More
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Teaching Kids About Differences
Kids are highly perceptive, and equally as vocal about what they see. They’ll be the first to tell you that you look tired or, God forbid, old. They’ll also be quick to mention whenever they see d…Read More
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Myths About Self-Care for Parents
Self-care seems to be overlooked or forgotten about for parents, and frankly, this is oftentimes intentional. There are a lot of myths that revolve around self-care, which is why Growing Kids Learning…Read More
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Self-Care Tips for Parents
The average mom gets 17 minutes of free time to herself every day. She also works as a mom for 98 hours a week. When we think of burnout, we often picture stressed out workers at their hectic office j…Read More
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What Should You Look For In A Daycare?
Choosing a daycare program or preschool for your child is a huge decision. Many parents and families stress over this because they understandably want their children to have the best possible start in…Read More
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Skip The Toys With A Few More Gift Ideas
Welcome back to our blog series on gift ideas that aren’t toys! When you have kids who have more fun with the box than the actual toy, it’s a good time to recognize that buying the latest and grea…Read More
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Holiday Gift Ideas That Aren’t More Toys
They’ve made the list, you’re checking it twice, you already know when they’ve been naughty (and when they’ve been nice). So much of the holidays revolves around shopping and presents, and for…Read More
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Educational Activities For Preschoolers
At Growing Kids Learning Centers, we’ve talked a lot about some of the essential milestones that preschoolers should strive to meet before kindergarten. However, we know that this can be a bit intim…Read More