Playgrounds have been known to have a great deal of impact on children’s physical well being. But did you know that the playgrounds can also impact children’s psychological well being? Cognitive and physical development are…
“Light Up the Dark” Sweden’s way to Increase active play
Playgrounds are the essential tools that contribute significantly towards children’s development, both physical and cognitive. Recently, there has been an increased shift in children’s everyday activities, thanks to the never ending collection of games and…
Is Your Child ‘Max’ The King of all Wild Things?
I don’t know about you, but my niece certainly is the ‘Max’ the King of All Wild Things. If you are aware of the children’s renowned story “where the wild things are,” then you probably…
The Remarkable Lesson in ‘The Giving Tree’ for Children
Stories can do wonders for children. If you had the chance to read the amazing illustrated children’s book ‘The Giving Tree’ than you probably know where this is going. I recently had the chance to…
Books: Windows to Children’s Imagination
I would like to begin this post with a beautiful and (well said) quote by Northrop Frye that goes like: The most technologically efficient machine that man has ever invented is the book. You will…
Why Children Need to have More Play Dates?
Have you ever tried solving 7th grade math questions? If you have deciphered the subjects, then you are clearly a super parent. However, unfortunately, not all of us are that smart. In this era of…
How to Improve Your Child’s Spatial Skills?
Spatial skills are one of the primary skills that a child needs to develop from an early age. They help children develop a better understanding regarding the world around them and deduce judgement accordingly. In…
How to Give The Children a Place to Explore and Grow?
Tykes need new and unique things everyday, especially when it comes to toys, and unfortunately we can’t provide them a distinctive play environment every day. And to rub salt in the wounds, our community parks…
Am I Spoiling My Child With Unconditional Love?
I have to confess. I love my children unconditionally and sometimes I think that maybe I am rowing the parenting boat in the wrong direction. I can’t help it. They want something and I want…
How Much Exercise Your Child Needs To Get?
Here’s a million dollar question that every parent seems to be asking these days: how much exercise should my child get? There is no accurate answer to that question; however, you can choose exercises that…