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 12, 2017 | After School Programs, Child Development, Parent Insights, Primary Education, School Holidays, STEAM
Whether your child is 2 or 12, many parents are familiar with a certain twitch that flares up inside: Time to fly in and rescue the kid from that tangled mess or problem. The intention is always good. After all, we don’t expect kids to solve problems too big for them...
by Julie Lang | Aug 12, 2017 | Child Development, Parent Insights, Primary Education, School Holidays, STEAM
You don’t have to make everything you do with your kids an educational experience. But since science is fun, why not use everyday activities to bring science to life for your kids? And you’ll help them see that science is all around them. Where to begin? Food is an...