A recent study published in Child Development by researchers at Hamilton College and the University of Pennsylvania found that kids in costume work harder and persevere longer—calling this the “Batman Effect.” Superhero play can positively affect childhood development, boosting a child’s confidence, creativity, problem-solving ability, and work ethic. The power of reading and imaginative play can have a transformative power on kids. In the personalized… [Read More]
Child Development
Did you Know Swimming Helps Develop Math Skills in Children?
In honor of National Water Safety Month, a national survey commissioned by Swimways Corp., a leading pool and outdoor recreational products manufacturer, revealed that more than 4 out of 5 parents understand that learning to swim by age 5 increases a child’s self-confidence. However, 88% of parents were unaware that learning to swim before age 5… [Read More]
5 Simple Steps to Ensure Your Child's Good Oral Health
Did you know tooth decay is the most common childhood disease? The good news is that tooth decay is almost 100 percent preventable at an early age. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and it’s a great time to call attention to the benefits of good oral health. Healthy teeth are important for overall… [Read More]
[Video] A Child Development Expert and a Mom of Teens Discuss Bullying and Netflix's "13 Reasons Why"
Whether or not you have watched Netflix‘s new series, “13 Reasons Why,” you probably have heard of it. It’s a new scripted series, produced by superstar Selena Gomez, which have generated a lot of buzz due to it’s plot, which is centered on a group of high school students, where the protagonist is recounting why… [Read More]
[Video] Watch Fisher-Price's "A Film By You" About the Child's Unique Potential Through Play
A Film By You is a mini retrospective film from the perspective of a child, showing the incredible developmental journey in the first five years of life, featuring footage from 25 real families in six countries and from submissions shared by the Fisher-Price global Facebook community. The film, created by Fisher-Price, Inc., one of the world’s leading infant… [Read More]
[VIDEO] New Bilingual App Makes Learning Fun for Children in Spanish and English (Sneak Peek Inside!)
Bilingual Children’s Enterprises (BCE) launched the Tipi Tom (TM) application in both English and Spanish for preschool-aged children. Through interactive activities and games, kids are guaranteed to learn more vocabulary in both languages and improve their cognitive skills while engaging in school readiness activities. BCE’s pedagogy is unique because it’s based on a scientific-based methodology… [Read More]
Benefits of Raising Bilingual Children
by Elizabeth Heath for Mamiverse.com In our day and age, raising a child to be bilingual is seen as a positive step, as it will help him communicate with more people and be more desirable in the job market. But increasingly, research is showing that bilingual kids are cognitively more advanced than their monolingual peers. In… [Read More]
POSITIVE PARENTING: Child development
By Lila Hope-Simpson via Kings County News The best strategy for being an effective parent is to educate yourself in basic child development. Understanding ages and stages help set realistic expectations and goals. For example, here is what you can expect from your two year old. We often hear the term terrible twos…. [Read More]