There are many things that we want to teach our kids, from how to read and do math to manners and being a kind person. The list of what we want to teach our children seems to be never-ending. As newer beings on this planet, they have a ton to learn and will never stop learning! Isn’t that amazing? One thing that is getting more and more important to teach our kids is how to appreciate nature. At…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
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
As adults, many of us realize how beneficial it is to have a regular daily routine. It helps us balance work, family life, a healthy lifestyle, and have some time for the other things we enjoy. While we know that routines can help us handle the hectic schedules of daily life, you may not have realized that a daily routine can also be beneficial for your little ones. A daily routine can help your c…Read More
Parents love crafts for many reasons. This activity can keep your kiddos busy and entertained for hours and you get something special to hang on the fridge. But there are many more benefits that crafting can provide your child. At Growing Kids Learning Centers, we love crafts and know the benefits that they can offer. We include a variety of crafts in our programs and curriculums because we know t…Read More
Teaching your child to play is an important lesson for them to learn. Not only does it teach them independence and gives them the ability to entertain themselves, but it also allows you to get stuff done while they play, without needing to be by their side. Independent play is a skill that many children learn in early childhood education programs and daycares, but when they are at home, it can be …Read More
With everything going on in the world currently, you may find yourself spending more time at home with the kids. While you could let them watch endless hours of television and play video games all day, this is not the best option. You want to keep your kiddos active both mentally and physically. However, we know that it can be hard to keep your children entertained day after day. At Growing Kids L…Read More
Life can get busy, quickly. From having to juggle work, chores, your kid’s activities, and everything else that you have going on in your life, it can be difficult to find any free time. And the free time you do have often goes to enjoying some quiet time alone. While we understand that you need to enjoy every second of free time you have, you could also put a few minutes of that time to great u…Read More
Have you ever wondered what causes flowers to be so bright and colorful? Have you ever imagined a world other than the one you are used to? Have you ever learned something new from researching something you were curious about? Curiosity is something that drives us to learn new things and to create. Curiosity is what led to some of the most essential items we use today. That curiosity for life and …Read More
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 jobs. We rarely think about parents. And with the stats on how busy and involved parents are, it’s no wonder that so many parents are feeling worn down. Self-care is hard to practice when your whole …Read More
