Puzzles can be the perfect toy for preschoolers: not only are they fun, but they also help in their development in numerous ways. In fact, Empowered Parents lists more than a dozen of them!
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Puzzles can be the perfect toy for preschoolers: not only are they fun, but they also help in their development in numerous ways. In fact, Empowered Parents lists more than a dozen of them!
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Topics: Child Development, Learning
While babies naturally grow more independent as toddlers, there are plenty of ways that parents can support this independence in their day-to-day activities. The result can be a toddler who is more secure and confident—and, yes, more independent.
Topics: Child Behavior, Learning, Toddler Care
When summer arrives, kids are ready to enjoy plenty of outdoor fun. Fortunately, with just a bit of planning, parents can seamlessly blend fun and learning into one exciting mix. In fact, Education to the Core lists twenty-five summer learning activities that you can readily enjoy as a family.
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Topics: Child Development, Activities for Children, Summer Camp
For more than a century, people have expressed concerns about students slipping academically over summer months when school is out. Early research suggested significant summer learning loss issues, while other research has shown more nuanced results.
Recently, experts have noted how learning is “more variable during the summer than during the school year” and perhaps the focus should be on how students spend their time during summer break and what resources are available to them when out of school for these months.
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Topics: Child Development, Summer Camp
Although it isn’t unusual for toddlers to get out of bed, knowing that may not help parents who feel as though they just got their child into bed. So, what’s behind this behavior?
WhatToExpect.com notes how toddlers are often going through big changes in their lives, including in their sleep needs.
Topics: Child Development, Toddler Care
At its simplest, a homework space is a quiet area in your home where your child can focus. It’s an organized spot with the materials they’ll need to complete schoolwork. Having one can help your children to be more successful in school and beyond.
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Topics: Child Development, Back-to-School Tips, Afterschool
Powered by the United Way of Lorain County, South Side Pride is a community collaborative that supports the personal and academic growth of 5th-8th grade students and their families in South Elyria. As one of South Side Pride’s partners, Horizon is proud to support various programs that offer young people access to helpful resources.
Alongside after-school activities and summer camps, there's The Pioneer Freedge — or free refrigerator — program.
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Topics: Child Development, Child Nutrition
Daily child care has the power to help kids of all ages develop their social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Seeing the most growth in these areas requires good attendance.
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Topics: Child Development, Activities for Children, Child Care
Overcoming fears isn't easy. Especially if you're a kid. One child may fear the dark while another may be scared of heights or loud noises—or even monsters. No matter the specifics, feelings of fear are very real to a child.
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Topics: Child Development, Child Benefits, Social Interaction
Ohio City’s history is unmatched. From the West Side Market, to Lutheran Hospital, and Saint Ignatius High, the area is known for its diversity, historic housing stock, entrepreneurial energy and devoted neighbors. It’s also a great place to take the kids.
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Topics: Activities for Children, Family Time
