Kids Say the Darndest Things

by Katie Brazerol

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Children and Screen Time

Happy Boy On Sofa Playing With Digital TabletThe most significant lifestyle change over the last decade or so that affects young children is the increase in “screen time” – time spent in front of a television, computer, hand-held device, gaming console, etc. The development of healthy habits regarding such media usage is crucial in early childhood. Children this age need active play to promote the development of self-discipline, perseverance, imagination, and respect.

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Beyond Building a Snowman

Everyone knows how much fun it is to build a snowman! But after building a snowman, what are some other fun ways to play in the snow? Here are 10 ideas:

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Money Lessons for Preschoolers

There are few things that affect our lives on a daily basis like money does. Children mimic the financial transactions of daily life in their play by pretending to shop and sell when they dramatize a grocery store, clothing shop, or another market of interest. Sometimes it’s just fun for children to tinker with the toy cash register. All of these instances make teachable money moments easy to come by. Take advantage of children’s natural interest in how money works by staying attuned to their play and with these helpful suggestions.

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Balancing Work and Family

Balance between work and family lifeIt seems to be a fact of life that there is never enough time or energy to do everything we want to do. With many parents working outside the home, we are challenged to find a balance between what is required of us at work and at home.

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