Encouraging Children to Play Imaginatively and Creatively
Encouraging Children to Play Imaginatively and CreativelyCurrently, one of the most concerning aspects of raising children is the amount of time they spend in front of screens, whether it is TV, DVD, video, computer, playstation, etc. When children focus their attention onto a screen, it is a very passive form of learning or entertainment. Instead ...
Read MoreLet the Children play, it's good for them.
Let the Children Play, It's Good for Them!A leading researcher in the field of cognitive development says when children pretend, they're not just being silly-they're doing science...Walk into any preschool and you'll find toddling superheroes battling imaginary monsters. We take it for granted that young children play and, especially, pretend. Why ...
Read More11 Things Every Parent Should Know To Raise A Happy Child
11 Things Every Parent Should Know To Raise A Happy ChildListenActively listening to your child means eye contact, not interrupting, and not waiting for your turn to talk. If they aren't asking for advice, don't give it. Instead ask them questions like, "What do you think you could do about that?" or "How did that make you feel?" Really hearing wha...
Read MoreHealthy School Snacks
Healthy School SnacksServing healthy snacks to children is important to providing good nutrition, supporting lifelong healthy eating habits, and helping to prevent costly and potentially-disabling diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity.Snacks play a major and growing role in children's diets. Between 197...
Read MoreWorkshops at Kartwheel boasts creativity & social skills
We are all born creative, curious, and hungry to explore the world around us. The question is how to keep those qualities alive and flourishing. That is the goal of all workshops at Kartwheel.A fancy dressed mascot, creative art corner are part every weekend play at Kartwheel. Call us and find out whats special this weekend!!!...
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