By Michael Weiss, Content Developer for Kidworth.com Giving kids an allowance is a time honored tradition as old as, well, having them make their beds or set the dinner table. But it turns out that for many of today’s families, the ritual of allowance giving can create a lot of stress and apprehension. A [...]
My son’s daycare supervisor often takes away outside time as a disciplinary measure, a punishment that I think is counterproductive. Sometimes kids are just restless and need to “shake out their sillies.” Keeping them in only makes things worse. What is your opinion? Outside play is an important and necessary part of a child’s [...]
When talking with Carol Anne Wien – a PhD of education and early childhood development expert – about educational activities that parents can do with their children, I was shocked to hear what she had to say. Dr. Wien actually cautions parents against trying to do too much educational stuff with their children. “I don’t [...]
How do I get my kids to tidy up without nagging? Choose your strategy based on the child’s age, advises Marilyn Bell, an ECE teacher and supervisor at Alpha Day Care in Toronto. Younger kids need structure to help them focus. To get her students running around, Bell counts to 10 in a dramatic voice. [...]
