by Julie Lang | Sep 19, 2017 | Child Development, Parent Insights
Staying home with an under-the-weather child? In most cases, a sick day means some serious downtime and extra sleep. Still, boredom can rear its restless head, so use the time to bond and nurture their imaginations with one of these activities. Watch a science...
by Julie Lang | Sep 12, 2017 | After School Programs, Child Development, Parent Insights, School Holidays
When it comes to learning, the eyes have it. At school, some 80% of the information your child takes in will be visual based. That means you’ll definitely want to make and keep those annual eye exams. At the same time, something even more important is going on...
by Julie Lang | Sep 12, 2017 | After School Programs, Child Development, Parent Insights, Primary Education, School Holidays, STEAM
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math — commonly called STEM subjects — are becoming increasingly important in today’s world. Kids with a strong understanding of these areas will have a bright future no matter which path they follow, and parents are taking...
by Julie Lang | Sep 12, 2017 | Child Development, Parent Insights, Primary Education, School Holidays, STEAM
Multiplication tables. Reading assignments. Science projects. These common activities help children learn critical skills in school. Every parent, however, knows the frustration of getting a reluctant child to complete homework on time, or worse, start a task in which...
by Julie Lang | Aug 31, 2017 | Child Development, Parent Insights, Primary Education, School Holidays, STEAM
When you give your child a set of LEGO Bricks to play with, you are doing far more than giving them a plaything, something that will occupy them for awhile. Several studies show that child growth and development take place when they engage in block play. So whether...
by Julie Lang | Aug 31, 2017 | After School Programs, Child Development, Parent Insights, Primary Education, STEAM
Your child’s time in school provides there path to the knowledge and skills required by many well-paying careers. The book smarts and hard skills they acquire will give them the tools they need to succeed, and mastering mathematics can open doors to an engineering...