In their first year of life, infants are building plenty of connections with their caregivers, bonding with them as they learn about their world. As Scholastic.com explains, when babies are nurtured and loved by trustworthy caregivers throughout this stage of life, they will build a sense of security that allows them to explore the world.

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Topics: Child Development, Infant Care

When your child reaches toddler age, you may start thinking about where to send them to preschool — and it’s also important to consider when is the right time to enroll. Some children, for example, start at the age of three while others wait until they’re four. 

Which is best? Well, there’s no magic number to rely upon, so it’s important to use your child’s development to determine if they have the foundational skills needed to enter preschool — physically, emotionally, and socially — or if, instead, it’s better to give them additional time before enrollment.  

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Topics: Child Development, Preschool

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

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.

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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