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Awesome Educational Toys for the 2019 Holidays

The holiday season often causes a significant increase in consumer buying through an array of special offers, discounts, and deals. Nonetheless,  finding a purposeful gift, especially for children who live in a world of disposable toys and trinkets can be a real challenge. Not to worry, we’ve assembled the following list of the educational gifts…

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How to Discipline a Preschooler

As children advance in age, they typically discover what it means to be responsible for the choices they make and whether those choices bring positive or negative consequences. Part of helping a child develop involves establishing a purpose and definition of developmentally appropriate punishment. No child is perfect, so discovering how to discipline your child…

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Understanding the Difference Between Being a Slow Learning and Being Learning Disabled

As a parent, it’s natural to assess your child’s ability to learn in both formal and informal settings. Assuming you want the best for your children, understanding their strengths, weaknesses, and preferred style of learning is imperative to their progression and growth. It’s something that the skilled and dedicated teachers at Heritage Learning Academy in…

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How to Teach a Preschooler to Share

 Teaching your child the basics of sharing is strenuous and frustrating. Children hold their belongings tight, especially if someone else is interested.  As a parent, it’s vital to teach your children why and how to share. The following tips should assist in your effort to teach your children about sharing. Practice taking turns. Create…

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How to Introduce Dance Classes to Your Toddler

 Toddlers are often naturally rhythmic and moved by the power of music. If you’re thinking about enrolling your child in dance classes.The following guide will help to answer some of your potential questions.   What toddler dance classes are available? Different dance classes suit different styles and techniques. Common classes include Ballet Dance, Creative Movement,…

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Introducing Your Child to Video Games

As a parent, don’t discount the power and useful resource that video games are for children. The idea that video games can positively influence and teach children valuable life lessons is legitimate. Nervous or hypercritical parents are quick to blame video games for any range of emotional disorders or anti-social behaviors, which over the years…

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How to Avoid Becoming a Helicopter Parent

It’s only natural to speculate why some children struggle with extreme social anxiety and hypersensitivity at a young age, while other children appear completely unscathed and unbothered. In most cases, emotional deficiencies in young children are a direct result of their upbringing. This implies that parents who are overprotective and involved in every decision their…

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What Are the Benefits of a Child Learning an Instrument?

As parents, we must understand that music plays an extremely important role in the developing minds of our children. Learning an instrument or participating in music therapy is extremely beneficial and can help children reduce levels of anxiety, stress, and depression. Music therapy involves a range of music-related activities, designed to relieve emotional discomfort. For…

Homework Support Tips to Support Your Child’s Early Childhood Education
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Homework Support Tips to Support Your Child’s Early Childhood Education

At times, homework can become overwhelming for both students and parents. Learn how to reduce the stress and discomfort associated with homework in your home by introducing the following practices. Have Your Child Set the Routine You can reduce the stress associated with homework by giving your child the opportunity to determine the routine for…

Supporting STEM Activities in Early Childhood Education Classes
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Supporting STEM Activities in Early Childhood Education Classes

STEM learning involves activities in science, technology, engineering, and math. Young children are exposed to STEM activities in their early childhood education classes. Through activities like growing plants, designing and building structures, and collecting data, children develop essential 21st-century learning skills including problem-solving, collaborating, communicating and critical thinking. The following tips will help you to…