Late Nights

As parents of newly born children, we would often find ourselves in the nursery room observing our babies and still feeling uneasy with the turnout of events. We would usually feel overwhelmed with the things happening in our lives, and we are still in that stage of excitement. We would end up having to spend [...]

Outdoor Sets

My mother saw how big of a space I have in our backyard, after they came for a visit during Halloween this year. She realized that there is plenty of area where I can set up some outdoor play sets which the kids would enjoy, so she decided to get gorilla swing sets for them. [...]

Starting Young

Children need to start the learning and development process as early as possible. According to medical experts, children’s brains act like sponges at this phase in their lives. This is why their parents must instill in them all the information and values they would want their children to learn and acquire, those which they would [...]

Energy Outlet for Young Children

We cannot say that today’s children are lacking in mental stimulation. There is an abundance of choices when it comes to toys and gadgets. Yes, they stimulate the mind; and yes, they contribute to his learning process. But is that enough? Are we content in seeing our children spend their time pushing buttons and tinkering [...]

Preschool Improvements

When I was hired on as the principal at a preschool in my community, I saw some glaring shortcomings that had to be addressed immediately. First of all, the system for picking up and dropping off children was severely flawed and put the children and our staff at risk. There were also inadequate funds allocated for [...]

Keeping Kids Healthy

A few weeks ago, the First Lady announced an initiative that is designed to help combat childhood obesity. Instead of focusing on broad legislative measures, her plan involved making small steps to improve children’s quality of life. These measures are easy for virtually any child and include eating a healthy diet and getting exercise everyday. [...]

The Old Playground

As the oldest child in my family by over seven years, much of my early childhood I enjoyed the perks of being an only child. Naturally, my parents fawned over me, and, admittedly, I was somewhat spoiled. One of their most extravagant purchases was a complete set of residential playground equipment. This playscape had everything—from [...]

Swinging through the Years

There’s just something imminently reassuring about a swing. Swings rule the elementary school playground, facing only half-hearted competition from the slide. Granted, at some point kids outgrow the swing, but often come back later in life. Their obsession with “going over the bar” subsides, but the addiction to swings proves hard to break. For the [...]

Keeping Adventurous Little Ones Busy

If you have a toddler or a child under the age of six, chances are you tend to have trouble keeping them still. It’s a fact that kids these days have shorter attention spans, and without an activity to channel their energy, keeping them under control can prove difficult. Here are a few tips for [...]

Summertime Babysitting

If your son or daughter is babysitting in order to earn some extra money, you might have had to listen to some horror stories about bored children acting out or rambunctious kids that simply wouldn’t listen. But if they’re at the end of their rope and looking to quit, let them know that babysitting becomes [...]

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