Even though the effects are not well researched, the benefit of exposing children to art is a lot. Art is not just a creative outlet for kids but for adults alike. While it also serves as a healthy outlet for mental and emotional support for kids, here are 5 major reasons why art is an important part of life.  Art improves Academic Achievement It is seen that students involved in the arts have tremendous academic benefits compared to students without exposure to the arts. Studies suggest that a student interested in the arts is four times likely to be recognized...

Outdoor play, especially in the springtime, is an essential part of childhood. Children playing outside can improve spatial recognition by engaging in simple activities such as seeing leaves change, jumping in puddles, or watching the flowers sprout during the spring. Not only that, but kids who spend much active time outdoors in their early years continue to be more active as they grow old. Here are the benefits of Outdoor Play during springtime: Improved muscle and motor strength A repetitive, sometimes monotonous, playground activity such as playing on the swings can help young children develop muscle strength.  Children also tend...

In today's busy modern world, with an increasing number of things to remember and worry about, one cannot sit and think about the information overload everyone is suffering from. With their attention span now decreasing, young children have it difficult while managing everything on life's ever-growing to-do list. Children are not created equal, with some children quickly focusing and concentrating while others may not. For example, a simple problem may be straightforward for some children to solve. Other children that are into home schooling may not be able to solve some different set of problems. They would start to focus...

We tend to think of New Year’s resolutions as only for adults; whether that’s to lose weight, work out more, or save money. Resolutions, however, are a great way to introduce your children to goal setting.   Goal setting is an essential skill that can be taught at a very young age, and there’s no better time than the new year to set goals. Setting, working towards, and achieving goals empowers children and encourages self-reflection and self-awareness.   <a href='https://www.freepik.es/fotos/musica'>Foto de Música creado por master1305 - www.freepik.es</a> As children, there are a few main categories for goal setting including: behavior,...

This year has completely changed so many aspects of our lives, one of them being how our children learn. In a matter of weeks, millions of children had to transition from a normal classroom setting to virtual learning. Now, all of their lessons and interactions are through a computer screen, which has drastically increased the amount of time they spend sitting down.    The Problem  Sitting at a desk on the computer and on classrooms all day has many consequences, especially for children. It’s well known that adults sitting for hours at a time predisposes them to heart disease, diabetes,...