Children

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.

Effective communication with children is essential for their emotional development, confidence, and relationship-building. It involves active listening, patience, and clarity in tone, fostering trust and understanding. Open dialogues help children process their feelings, learn accountability from conflicts, and feel secure in expressing themselves. Consistent, intentional conversations create lasting bonds.

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 …

Building healthy habits early is crucial for children's lifelong well-being. Focus on establishing consistent routines, simple nutrition, and promoting regular movement. Prioritize sleep and emotional health while modeling positive behaviors. Emphasize a supportive environment over perfection, and start with small changes to foster a foundation for healthy choices.

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 …

By Leah Davies, M.Ed. The following quotes may be used in a variety of ways by both teachers and counselors. One idea is for a thought to be posted, read, and discussed at the beginning of each week. It could then be read daily with the students. At the end of the week ask them what they learned or how …