by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 21, 2024 | Core Skills
Watching your child learn on their own is an incredible experience. When they’re motivated, their energy, determination, and passion are impressive, and their potential seems limitless. But what motivates a child to learn? Early learning researchers have found...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 21, 2024 | Core Skills
When you imagine your child thriving in high school or as an adult, what do you see as the path that brought them there? Does it start with them collecting rocks on a walk with you now? How about pointing at a picture book and naming emotions? Cooking together...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 19, 2024 | Core Skills
Holistic skill development is about connections. Our kids don’t learn skills in isolation. We often learn important concepts, such as weather, while we’re learning to read books (in this case, a book about weather). Being proficient in one skill facilitates building...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 17, 2024 | Character
Don’t let the peas touch the pasta! If this sounds familiar to you, you’re not alone. According to a recent review of studies on the topic, as many as 59% of kids are picky eaters. When your kids won’t eat the healthy food you put in front of them, it’s easy to feel...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 12, 2024 | Character
Empathy is one of the most critical social-emotional skills your child will develop. It allows them to imagine what someone else is feeling, and it helps them value perspectives that are different from their own. Developing empathy is part of building Character,...