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Helpfulness in an Unhappy World

Dr. Kristi Smith, Director of Education & Training • October 2, 2019

help • ful • ness noun the property of being helpful help • ful adjective the property of providing useful service or assistance According to researchers such as... Keep Reading

Parenting Without Power Struggles

Rebecca Harris, Early Education Writer • September 18, 2019

Parenting is hard for a lot of reasons. Other than the obvious - feeding them, bathing them, getting them to school on time, and generally just keeping them alive - establishing the power dynamic... Keep Reading

Movement and Breathing Breaks

Rebecca Harris, Early Education Writer • September 4, 2019

Getting children moving is an important factor in gearing them up for their greatest potential. Practicing healthy breathing techniques is also a key element in physical, mental and emotional... Keep Reading

When Should My Child Start Swimming

Rebecca Harris, Early Education Writer • August 21, 2019

Swimming is a great way to beat the heat, get in some exceptional exercise, and have a great time doing it! There are wonderful benefits to swimming but many parents don't know when to get... Keep Reading

Skin Care with Children

Rebecca Harris, Early Education Writer • August 7, 2019

It's summer time! That means outdoor fun with family and friends and lots of time in the sun. This is great for quality time with your children but it's important to protect your family's skin... Keep Reading

The Whole Child Blog Series: Best Behaviors

Dr. Kristi Smith, Director of Education & Training • July 24, 2019

Everyone loves to be around a well-behaved child, but lets be honest - raising well-rounded, thoughtful and responsible children is one of the most challenging jobs in the world. It is understandable... Keep Reading

The Whole Child Blog Series: Balanced Bodies

Dr. Kristi Smith, Director of Education & Training • July 10, 2019

Healthy, balanced meals are important - but are you providing the means for a balanced body? The development of a balanced body in today's technology-focused society also includes the development of... Keep Reading

The Whole Child Blog Series: Healthy Brains

Dr. Kristi Smith, Director of Education & Training • June 26, 2019

As I have gotten older, I have become more concerned about keeping my brain sharp. Cleveland Clinic has a site called "Healthy Brains," which provides a free "brain checkup." I am the proud owner of... Keep Reading

The Whole Child: Brains, Bodies, Best Behaviors

Dr. Kristi Smith, Director of Education & Training • June 12, 2019

The "whole child" development concept is not new. However, it has become a hot topic in today's parenting and educational circles The movement can actually be traced back to Johann Pestalozzi... Keep Reading

Benefits of Music Education

Rebecca Harris, Early Education Writer • May 29, 2019

Experiencing and performing music is an integral part of most cultures around the world. It's fun, interactive and brings communities together. Beyond that, music has been proven to have significant... Keep Reading