by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 10, 2024 | Character
Confidence encompasses two things: Trust that you can do something Belief that if you make a mistake, you can try again. Building confidence in childhood sets the foundation for success in school, relationships, and exploring dreams. It also helps your child nurture a...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 5, 2024 | Character
How do you teach your preschooler social skills when two-, three-, and four-year-olds are naturally focused on themselves? Take your cues from early learning research and tap into the power of play through social skills activities for preschoolers! Your...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 3, 2024 | Curiosity
Making sensory bottles is a great way to feed Curiosity, one of the 5 C’s that helps kids thrive in school and life. Each bottle gives kids a chance to observe how the world works, ask questions (What happens if I shake it fast? What happens if I shake it slowly?...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Mar 29, 2024 | Character
Emotional regulation allows your child to adapt their response to a situation or environment. If a friend’s birthday party gets canceled, they might feel disappointed but not distraught. Or if a classmate hits them by accident with a ball in gym class, they might get...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Mar 27, 2024 | Critical Thinking
Playing games is a great way for your child to develop their critical thinking skills—and the metaphor of a game is a great way to think about these important life skills! Every time your child works through a problem they need to solve, a sequence they need to...