Your child’s first bike is something they will always remember. Most children begin learning how to ride when they are toddlers or in preschool, and they build on those skills as they get older. But pedal bikes with training wheels have a competitor: balance bikes, which many families prefer as they coax their little ones to learn to ride. Which choice is best for your child? Our early childhood…Read More
Chores help kids to build confidence and a sense of responsibility during the stages of early childhood development. If you have a younger child, it can be difficult to think of chores that they can actually accomplish without your constant intervention. At Child's World Academy, our daycare teachers believe it is important to give young children chores that are easy to handle yet give them a sens…Read More
As children emerge from the infant years and become toddlers and preschoolers, finding extracurricular activities for them becomes an opportunity to find out more about what interests them and what skills they may want to build. Our tips will help you to select activities that will engage your children, but you may also want to speak to your daycare provider and ask for their recommendation for ac…Read More
Summer is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about all the fun summer activities your family has planned. Whether it be a camping trip, a county fair, a Fourth Of July parade, swimming lessons, or summer camp, your kids will need lots of things to keep them occupied once school lets out. At Child’s World Academy in Monroe, we offer year-round childcare services, a…Read More
Many children between the ages of six months and five years use transitional objects such as blankets, loveys, or stuffed animals to soothe them, especially during times of change and challenge. These items become both beloved by children and useful when moving from one developmental stage to the next, or for overcoming common childhood challenges. Why do Children Choose Transitional Objects? Most…Read More
What is resilience and why is it so important to develop this trait as a young child? Resilience is the ability to withstand adversity and find ways to overcome setbacks with a positive attitude. Young children often have trouble with resilience because even small disappointments and troubles can seem overwhelming to a toddler or preschooler. There are ways for young children to learn to handle th…Read More
While many parents watch their children emerge from the infancy stage and assume that sleep issues and night wakings are behind them, many sleep issues can resurface during their child's preschool years. If your child is having trouble getting enough sleep or if your daycare provider is reporting that they seem tired during the day, you might need to tackle your child’s sleep concerns so that th…Read More
