Movement is a healthy part of life for those of all ages (see Part 1), but it’s especially important for preschoolers. While educational standards soar, the youngest children are being robbed of the very thing that they need in order to lay the foundation for healthy emotional, social, and cognitive development. Exercise and Experience Many […]
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Top 3 Household Hazards for Kids
We all realize we shouldn’t keep medications accessible or have sharp objects within reach, but it’s not always the most obvious things that pose the greatest risks. Some seemingly innocuous, extremely common household items can pose unexpected safety risks for the little people in your life. Whether you’re a parent yourself or occasionally care for […]
Fully Customized Senior Portraits with PhotoArtGraphy
Senior year is a milestone unlike any other. It marks the culmination of years of hard work, personal growth, and unforgettable memories – and it deserves to be celebrated in a way that feels authentic, meaningful, and completely personal. For families and high school seniors in York County, Pennsylvania, and across Baltimore and Harford Counties […]
Encouraging Healthy Habits in Your Childcare Center: Movement, Part 1
While seeing young children sitting quietly at desks and doing worksheets may seem like a great start to a successful academic career (see this previous post), that kind of setting is actually far from ideal for the developmental needs of young children. Instead, movement and sensory experiences provide children with what their bodies and brains […]
Child Care Tips – Teaching Life Skills: Sharing, Part 1
Sharing is definitely an important life skill, when it comes to getting along with others. Children will not only utilize this skill throughout their childhood, but they’ll also reap reward throughout adulthood, both socially and professionally, if they learn to share well. For young children, learning to share can definitely be a challenge; however, this […]
Dive into Happiness: Why an Inground Swimming Pool Is a Smart Investment
Have you ever been lounging around on a sweltering summer day, the heatwaves dancing before your eyes, and wished for the cooling, calming embrace of crystal-clear water in your own backyard pool? Investing in an inground swimming pool for your family home is more achievable, enjoyable, and beneficial than you might think. Let’s dive into […]
Encouraging Healthy Habits in Your Childcare Center: Imaginative Play
While it won’t make its way onto standardized tests or college entrance exams, movement is an important aspect of how children learn. Your childcare center has the important opportunity to help lay the foundation for later academic achievement by giving the children in your care opportunities to play, build, and create. While those kinds of […]
Are Your Dancers Getting Enough Sleep?
Did you know that the National Sleep Foundation has found that most children require 9 to 14 hours every 24 hours, depending on their age. Enough sleep also means healthy sleep, which produces a well-rested individual. Healthy sleep impacts both physical and intellectual development, both of which are necessary for high levels of achievement in […]
Why Is Safety Such a Huge Concern for Backyard Swimming Pools?
Swimming pools, especially backyard swimming pools, present a number of safety concerns to take seriously. It’s vitally important to approach pool safety with utmost caution given the severity (this can mean life or death) of possible accidents that might occur. Here are some major reasons why safety is a significant concern for any activity taking […]
Child Care Tips – Teaching Life Skills: Sharing, Part 2
In Part 1 we introduced the topic of sharing by discussing motivation and some basic means of teaching sharing. From modeling sharing behavior in front of children and pointing it out when you witness it in others to positively affirming sharing behavior when you see the child engage in it, you’ll probably be well on […]
Keep a Trick Up Your Sleeve with Maxtrix Kids Furniture
Many successful companies owe long-term success to a combination of hard work, luck, and something a little less talked about: serendipity. The coffee giant, Starbucks, has had a storied history of incorporating unique strategies in order to promote their continued success. The same kind of creative innovation that fueled the corporation’s reinvention of the coffee […]
The Bedroom Source: Maxtrix Furniture for Kids
Why buy several sets of bedroom furniture as your child grows up when you can get the Maxtrix system that grows with your child? From toddler to grad student, the quality furniture that Maxtrix offers will continue to serve your child through each stage of their life. Experience the versatility and quality of Maxtrix bedroom […]
3 Levels of Options for Your Maxtrix Bed
The Bedroom Source offers many children’s bedroom sets that come with an abundance of options — options ranging from bed style and storage piece selection to finish color and hardware style. But none of the other sets we carry or have ever seen elsewhere in over 20 years in the children’s furniture business can hold […]
Gifts for Young Dancers: Dance-Themed Toys from Melissa & Doug
Well known for their well-made wooden toys, toy company Melissa and Doug® has produced a surprising number of dance-themed toys. These Melissa and Doug products can help toddlers and young children foster an appreciation for dance that extends beyond the studio. Dance-Themed Puzzles Puzzles help build early problem-solving skills as well as coordination, and Melissa […]
Gifts for Young Dancers: Print that’s On Pointe
If you’re looking for inspiration for the dancer in your life, you might want to check out these magazines and novels to help encourage her on her journey. Pointe Magazine Whether you’re looking for inspiration from other dancers, warm-up ideas, tips for technique, audition information, or extra training opportunities, Pointe magazine provides an ideal window […]