With school being out, that doesn’t mean the learning has to end! There are so many fun activities that can help children develop their fine and gross motor skills. I know life can get crazy with the management of jobs, home maintenance, and the running of kid’s schedules. Don’t worry, these activities are not built
With summer upon us, there are so many fun ways to spend our time outdoors. Wherever you are, it is wonderful to be enjoying the nice weather. I want to highlight one of my favorite family activities that has brought my family closer together: family walks! What are the benefits of family walks? Enhanced communication
Escaping to the store without at least one child in tow is quite the task. As a parent, there have been many, many times when I have been at the store with one or more of my kids. The experience I wish to share with you changed me and the way I raised my children,
Consistency and routine are important aspects of a child’s life. (We even wrote a previous blog post about it!) In early childhood, a regular list and schedule of activities is helpful in teaching children basic skills and patterns they will follow for most of their lives. There’s definitely something comforting about consistency. Think about it:
Watching kids grow and develop is one of life’s most rewarding experiences, especially as they start mastering new skills and becoming more independent. One way to nurture this independence is by giving children age-appropriate chores. Not only does this foster a sense of responsibility, but it also builds self-confidence. By introducing small, manageable tasks early
I don’t know about you, but I love fall. It is hands-down my favorite season of the year with the trees changing colors, crunching leaves under my feet, embracing sweater weather, and enjoying all things cozy. During the “ber” months of the year (September, October, November, and December), my thoughts turn to connection. I look
Picky eating is a frequent resource request we get from parents here at Help Me Grow Utah. We have many resources we like to send parents when it comes to picky eating, but here is a fun tip I like to share with the parents I work with: Involve your child in the cooking process!
As parents, we are the primary influencers in our children’s foundational years. The new year is an excellent opportunity to introduce the concept of goal-setting to our little ones, particularly those between the ages of 0 and 8. This guide is designed to assist you in setting age-appropriate goals that support your child’s development and
Children are amazing! They learn and grow with every new experience. Child development can happen in so many ways. Just by letting a child interact with the world around them, we help increase their capacity to understand. However, there are specific ways we can help children develop, and they can be very simple to incorporate
When in stressful situations, it can be common for parents to have “knee-jerk” reactions. We may lash out at our children, raise our voices, or become irrationally upset about little things. Some parents will even resort to what was modeled in their own childhood when in the heat of the moment. These reactions can lead
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