Many local newspapers had online personals in the mid 1990s but were bought out by these big dating sites. From some of the comments it really shows how desperate dating sites are for money that they even advertise in comment sections. You have a much better chance going to local events and you will probably spend less than what you would spend on an online dating site. Other apps have indicated that they might actually move closer to Facebook. For example, Bumble, founded by a former Tinder executive, said they had already reached out to Facebook regarding how to collaborate. And, “One thing ..read more

Many local newspapers had online personals in the mid 1990s but were bought out by these big dating sites. From some of the comments it really shows how desperate dating sites are for money that they even advertise in comment sections. You have a much better chance going to local events and you will probably spend less than what you would spend on an online dating site. Other apps have indicated that they might actually move closer to Facebook. For example, Bumble, founded by a former Tinder executive, said they had already reached out to Facebook regarding how to collaborate. And, “One thing ..read more

By Claire Lerner and Rebecca Parlakian Yes, you can help your child be more empathetic! Try these practical tips to help infants and toddlers develop empathy and understand that others have different thoughts and feelings than they do. Empathy is the ability to imagine how someone else is feeling in a particular situation and respond with care. This is a very complex skill to develop. Being able to empathize with another person means that a child: Understands that he is a separate individual, his own person; Understands that others can have different thoughts and feelings than he has; Recogni ..read more

By: Author Tanja Mcilroy Colouring books are a standard item on most children’s bookshelves. They look fun and creative and educational…but are they? Why Colouring Books are Not Developmentally Appropriate Children are creative by nature. They love drawing and using colour to express themselves. This may not be something you have ever thought of as a parent (or teacher), but colouring in a pretty page is the least creative activity your child could possibly engage in! In fact, colouring books stifle creativity. Some children enjoy these books, so it isn’t actually necessary to take them a ..read more

Experience and explore the great outdoors with your child — it’s good for her! BY SCHOLASTIC PARENTS STAFF Whether you grew up in a suburb, on a farm, or in a big city, you probably spent a lot of time playing outside, getting dirty, and coming home happy. Maybe you watched ants making anthills in your backyard, climbed trees in the park, or simply lay in the grass contemplating the drifting clouds. Unfortunately, young children today do not have as many direct experiences with nature, and it’s taking a toll. Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from N ..read more

by: PLAYFUL NOTES Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.” This quote by Charles R. Swindoll is such a wonderful reminder to make more room for joy and connection every single day. Time goes by so quickly and making kids feel loved is an easy and important way to add more joy to their childhood! We don’t even need to do big gestures to make children feel special. The little things are often the ones that matter the most! I love to see the joy on my children’s faces when we cuddle on the couch and read books together. I love to see their big smiles when ..read more

By: raisingchildren.net.au Key points When children are starting preschool, mixed feelings are natural – for them and you. Talking to children about preschool before they start can help them get used to the idea. Orientation visits, a gradual start, routines and communication can help children make a smooth transition to preschool. Before children start preschool Your child is probably feeling excited as well as a bit nervous about starting preschool. If you start getting your child ready in the weeks and months before the first day, it can help with any mixed feelings. Here are so ..read more

By: raisingchildren.net.au Key points Help children make the transition to child care by starting slowly and getting support from child care educators. Ease children into new routines, and make sure they have enough attention, rest and quiet play at home. A good relationship with early childhood educators can help children settle in. Making the transition to child care Child care is a new environment for your child, with new people and new routines. Starting slowly is a key way to ease the transition to this new environment for your child. For example, if it works for your family, you c ..read more

by: www.zerotothree.org Learn what you can do to make this big transition to preschool easier for your child. You’ll find a timeline for all the things that need to be done to prepare for preschool and guidance on saying a “good good-bye” on your child’s first day. If your child is starting preschool this fall, you may be approaching this major milestone with conflicting emotions. You’re probably excited about all the fun (you hope) your child will have and the new friends he’ll make. At the same time, you may feel a little sad that your baby is venturing out into the big world without you. Th ..read more

By Rebecca Parlakian via ZERO TO THREE Babies and toddlers may struggle with returning to child care settings. Here’s how adults can help. There’s so much for parents to think about as child care programs reopen—from worries about their child’s health to hesitancy at what the future holds. Babies and toddlers, though, have gotten used to spending their days with the people they love most. They may struggle with returning to child care settings—because it feels like a very big change to their daily routine. During this transition period, parents and early educators may see new behavio ..read more