Cognitive

Success stems from small, daily habits rather than singular, grand moments. Consistency in our routines not only shapes our outcomes but also influences our character. Small actions, compounded over time, create motivation and build momentum, while early habit development in children sets lifelong strengths. Progress, not perfection, is key.

Curiosity is a vital skill for children, fostering exploration, critical thinking, and problem-solving. It encourages lifelong learning and confidence, as kids learn to ask questions and explore interests. Parents can nurture curiosity by welcoming questions, promoting exploration, and modeling a love for learning, ultimately preparing children for an evolving future.

Confidence in children begins much earlier than commonly believed, starting in toddlerhood through everyday experiences. It develops not just from praise, but from taking on challenges, learning self-trust, and feeling secure in their environment. Parents should model resilience and encourage independence to help their children become confident risk-takers.

In 2026, managing screen time for children requires a nuanced approach, focusing on usage rather than strict limits. While excessive screen exposure can impact behavior and sleep, screens also facilitate learning and connection. Parents should prioritize open communication and balance, ensuring screens support rather than replace essential childhood experiences.

Children and Cognitive Growth: How Young Minds Learn, Think, and Understand the World Cognitive growth in children is one of the most fascinating parts of development because it shapes how they think, solve problems, communicate, and understand the world around them. It’s not just about learning facts or doing well in school. It’s about how their brains build connections through …

Do you know the name of the next robotic explorer to set down on the planet Mars? Better still, do you want to name it? If you’re a student age 18 or younger, you have a shot at it. If you’re interested, get your essay-writing game on. NASA will soon be holding a contest to select the official name for its …

written by Angela Williams Glenn, taken from http://www.thatsinappropriate.com After growing up with only sisters and then raising girls for seven years, I was welcomed into the boy mom world a few years go. The boy mom world is a whole new world for me. I’ve learned in the past few years there are some truths of little boys I had to just …

By Victoria Prooday, taken from http://www.faithit.com There is a silent tragedy developing right now, in our homes, and it concerns our most precious jewels — our children. Through my work with hundreds of children and families as an occupational therapist, I have witnessed this tragedy unfolding right in front of my eyes. Our children are in a devastating emotional state! Talk to teachers and …

By Leah Davies, M.Ed. “There are little eyes upon you and they’re watching night and day. There are little ears that quickly take in every word you say. There are little hands all eager to do everything you do. And a little child who’s dreaming of the day he’ll be like you.” — author unknown What are values and why …