by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Nov 20, 2019 | Character
Hello Neighbors! Our Director of Learning and Curriculum Design, Samantha Creighan, PhD, and her son, Cole, recently had a beautiful discussion about the lessons that Mister Rogers left us with. With the release of the movie, “A Beautiful Day in the...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Nov 13, 2019 | Character
Raising an independent child and watching them go out on their own is one of the most fulfilling and difficult parts of parenthood. Whether you’re encouraging them to try out for a sports team or to try a new skill, there are plenty of ways that you can begin...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 31, 2019 | Core Skills
As a parent, you know you should get your kids to love reading. With all the research about reading and child development, it can feel overwhelming. But, just because it is important, it does not mean it has to be difficult. Keep reading for easy ways to bring...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 11, 2019 | Core Skills
Your child has mastered the alphabet; they can name the letters, they know the order of the letters, and they know the sounds that each letter represents. So, what’s next? Are they ready to start sounding out words? The answer is: maybe! Sounding out is the...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Oct 9, 2019 | Character
Developing social skills is a big part of your toddler’s development, and playdates can be a fun way to help your child connect with other kids their age. However, playdates don’t have to be just for the little ones; if you have a toddler, playdates can also...