Cookouts, lounging poolside, playing in the sand, and for those of you bold enough, backyard fireworks, are all hallmarks of the 4th of July. All of this celebration can be a great way for your family to relax and bond, but taking safety considerations under advisement this time of year is recommended. Heat Safety Tips Loose, lightweight clothing in light …
At daycare or preschool, your child is exposed to a multitude of books. Whether your child sits one on one to read their favorite book, or hears a story told aloud during storytime, books are becoming an integral part of her life. Reading at home reinforces the love your child may be building for reading, and will do a tremendous …
We hope that every young child in our care grows up to be a kind and generous adult, and we know that each of their parents does, too. And according to research, helping behaviors can be learned in children as young as 18 months of age. Your children are encouraged to develop these behaviors by their daycare and preschool providers …
Extremely high temperatures and humidity are rolling in, and this summer, your family is likely to find themselves by the pool, at the beach, on a boat, or at the lake. Playing in the water can be a great way to keep kids active and cool them down, but drowning poses a serious danger to young children. Nearly 1,000 kids …
Summertime activities and insects go hand in hand. As the heat and humidity rise in June each year, the mosquitos, ticks, and stinging insects such as bees, wasps, and hornets come out. Protect your young child against bites and stings to ward off discomfort and, in some cases, disease. Mosquitos We’ve all been reading the headlines that the Zika virus …
You may have noticed it first when your toddler was learning to sort shapes or take his first steps. Kids get frustrated when they encounter difficulty, and it can be hard to watch them struggle. But kids grow up to be confident and well-adjusted teens and adults when they learn that it’s OK to make mistakes and learn lessons from …
Imitation is your young child’s way of learning how to interact with others and behave in the world she lives in. She watches your behavior, and you’ve probably been surprised to hear phrases come out of her mouth that only you say, or similar gestures or preferences. Developmental psychologists have always emphasized the fact that children model their behavior after …
We all hope to raise kind, thoughtful children who respect their families, their classmates at daycare, as well as their friends and neighbors. A great way to raise that child is to teach her to respect people who may seem very different from her. As your child grows older she is sure to meet a variety of different children, some …
On June 3, 2016, children across Lake Worth and Palm Beach County will celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of another active summer. Each summer at Summit Kids Academy, our children become explorers, navigating through ten weeks of Summit Summer Adventures, our summer camp experience. This summer camp program for children ages 6-12 offers kids adventures including …
Traveling with children can be stressful, and traveling by air can strike fear in the hearts of even the most brazen parents. Boredom, whining, and meltdowns at 30,000 feet are difficult to contend with. But employing just a few easy tricks may ward off this behavior and make your flight smooth and stress-free. Visit an actual passport photo studio. …
