In infancy, children begin to understand the words used by the adults around them much more quickly than they are able to speak. Between six months of age and 2 years, your little one likely has motor skills and receptive language skills that vastly outpace his ability to speak out loud. But by teaching him American Sign Language, you can …
While parents hope that their children will make it through their childhood years without experiencing the pain and confusion that accompanies the loss of a family member, friend, or neighbor, sometimes the inevitable happens, and we struggle with how to speak with our little ones about death. Knowing how to speak to your children about what has happened, and what they’re …
Many families are lucky enough to have the support of extended family nearby. Knowing that your mother or your partner’s father is available for Saturday night babysitting, childcare pick-ups, and helping out with dinner on weeknights can be a blessing. But when your child’s grandparent parents in a very different way from you, it can be difficult to figure out …
Get your kids involved in an activity that takes place in your house everyday, and benefits the whole family: cooking! Cooking teaches kids about healthy eating, portions, ingredients, and stewardship, as they help to prepare meals for their parents and siblings. Summit’s mini chef program elicits a great deal of interest in young children, and parents can build upon the skills their kids …
Holiday shopping, parties, and concerts are fun for everyone during the holiday season. But between trips to the mall, tree lightings, and festive dinners with extended family and friends, your kids can easily become overwhelmed this time of year. Find a way to schedule some downtime this year, and your family will enjoy those quiet moments amidst the hustle and …
Imagine a child’s birthday party. Balloons everywhere, music playing, children yelling and laughing. Your child sits at the head of the table when he’s presented with a cake, candles, and a loud, rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday”. Some children may love the attention and look forward to the cake. Others may grow upset and overwhelmed, though, at the noise, the …
At our childcare center, we like to encourage our kids to get into the holiday spirit with arts, crafts, and fun seasonal activities. And we know that, on the weekends, our families enjoy holiday festivities that are appropriate for adults and children alike. The Boynton Beach area offers several fun, festive holiday events each year, and these are a few …
While many families enroll their infants in center-based care from day one, many families choose to hire nannies, ask grandparents to look after their kids, or delegate one parent to stay at home. When your toddler approaches preschool age without having experience in a childcare center, you may grow concerned about her ability to socialize with kids her age or …
Your young child has likely figured out her own unique way of letting you know that she is an independent person with specific preferences, especially at the dinner table. Whether she denounces all food that isn’t beige, is on a macaroni-only diet, or simply refuses to eat a vegetable at least once per week, you may be tearing your hair …
Your kids enjoy a variety of science, arts, and nature activities at daycare and in preschool each day. And, like many of our families, we too are part of the Boynton Beach community. Both eastern and western Boynton Beach offer plenty of enriching activities your family would enjoy on the weekends. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite, family-friendly activities …
