In today's world, where communication and entertainment is dominated by electronic devices and streaming, children are growing more and more sedentary, leading to a larger percentage of young adults with…

Fine motor skills involve the coordination between the eyes and the small muscles of the body, and are most commonly thought of as the ability to control the muscles in…

Children should learn to always clean up after themselves, whether it is their dirty dishes, the craft project they made and the leftover materials, or the toys they played with. …

Kids want to be independent and to do things on their own. This is especially true for their own snacks. They would much prefer to be able to open them…

One of the most frustrating things as parents is teaching their children to tie their own shoes. One of the most frustrating things for children is to learn to tie…

Previously, I stressed that it is important that your child can get their clothes back in place after going to the bathroom.  But the bigger picture is that your child…

In a previous post, I covered the importance of regular and thorough toothbrushing. Equally important is correct, regular flossing. Flossing gets food out from those areas between teeth and along…

Sneezing and Coughing According to an experiment by the NIH, a sneeze can travel up to 25 feet in 22 seconds. In similar studies, it was determined that coughs can…

Being able to use the bathroom by themselves, in my opinion (and in my classroom), is a requirement for kindergarten readiness. It is also a key step in your child's…

Brushing teeth is a valuable skill that you need to foster as soon as possible. After all, do you want to have to brush your child's teeth forever? Heck no!…