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Hand separation is a skill children must master in order to use scissors properly. This skill involves using the index, thumb, and middle fingers separately from the ring and pinkie fingers. While using scissors might seem like second nature to you, it is a pretty challenging task for someone with small hands. While a lot toddlers have the skills ...

​Once children reach a certain age even they know what senses are – smell, sight, touch, taste, and hearing. What parents may not know is how important sensory play is to the development of a child.The Role Sensory Play Plays Sensory play is not just beneficial for a child who struggles with sensory integration, it is beneficial for all children. W...

Spring is a great time of year for parents to start weighing their options for what type of program is best for their soon-to-be preschool or Pre-K child. There are many benefits to these early learning programs, and how they can prepare your child for Kindergarten.Enrolling in a preschool program will provide your child with an opportuni...

The snow is gone, the temperatures are rising, and your children are anxiously waiting to go outside to play. After spending all winter cooped up inside, it is normal for everyone to want to go outside and enjoy some fresh spring air. The question is – what kind of activities are you going to do with your family once you get outside? Here are some ...

Numbers are used in almost everything that we do throughout life. Having a child that is having a hard time catching on with numbers and counting can be frustrating. With the right programs, games, and teaching materials, you can teach a child of any age about numbers and counting.There are 7 Stages to Teaching Numbers to Kids The general guideline...

Easter Sunday is right around the corner! Have you planned anything fun for you and your children to do together? Fortunately, there are tons of Easter themed crafts and activities you can do with your children. In fact, most of them are even budget friendly! Check out these 5 egg-cellent ideas below. 1. Make an Easter Egg Tree Easter egg trees are...

"No" and "I don't want that" are every child's favorite things to say at the dinner table. For a parent, few things are more stressful than having a picky eater. In addition to either having to be comfortable eating the same handful of things on a regular basis or making an entirely different meal for your child every night; you also have to worry ...

There is nothing more exciting than finding out you are having a baby. If you already have a child running around the house, you might be a little scared. Just remember, one day you will be hearing two "I love you mommies and daddies" instead of one. People tend to get so engrossed in the excitement of having another child that they overlook o...

Winter is a dreaded season for a lot of different reasons. First, there's the dangerous winter road conditions. Second, there's the challenging task of keeping your children safely bundled up. And third, is the task of keeping your children from bouncing off the walls on days where it is just too cold to play outside. Fortunately, you don't have to...

Winter is a scary time of the year when you have a little one to keep safe. This is especially true if you are the parent of a child that doesn't know how to talk yet as the lack of speech makes it difficult for your child to tell you he or she is cold. Fortunately, there are a lot of steps you can take to keep your babies warm.Use Several Lay...

Congratulations! Your dream of bringing another baby into the world has come true, and soon there will be an addition to your growing family. The news of a new baby on the way is a time of great jubilation and can be a whirlwind of events and emotions. Getting caught up in the excitement about the little one on the way is a good thing, but you must...

Tips to Achieve a Healthier Family – Healthy Eating on a Budget. Eating healthy can be an expensive proposition for one to take on, not to mention trying to get the entire family on board. The cost of living for healthy eating can be one of the largest deterrents and killers of any diet program. Most of us can't afford to eat purely organic produce...

After proudly providing the Ronaoke Valley area with superior childcare for over thirty years, the business is happy to announce they have recently received the Platinum Award for "Best Child Care Center" in the prestigious Roanoker Best of 2014 Awards. Top quality childcare is a must for many families. Fortunately in the Roanoke area making the de...