Blog — Childhood Development
Why Art is Important for Children and Teens
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Ancient Greeks, philosophers like Plato recognized the inherent value of studying the arts. music, dance, theater and the visual arts and were seen as integral to Greek society.
For the last ten plus years, our culture has put a heavy emphasis on S.T. E. M. (Science Technology, Engineering, Math) Although, these are important and have improved many aspects of our lives, we can not forget about the arts....continue reading
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Music, is it Essential to Your Child's Success?
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Is Music Essential to Your Child's Success? The answer will depend on what your goals are for your children.
Countless studies have shown that when music is a part of a child’s life, they excel beyond their counter parts that do not include music into their lives.... continue reading
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A Child's Life: Don't Miss It
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A Father's Day Gift for Dad and the Family! Grab my free Family Conversation Starter sample here
Sun + Dirt + Microbiome: Let your Kids Get Dirty
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Sun + Dirt + Microbiome: Let your Kids Get Dirty
Any time the weather is warm, we need to let our kids play outside as much as possible, soak up the sun, play in the dirt + gardens, splash in pools + oceans, eat fresh food, etc. As it gets cooler, sit out by campfires and you know that will get them dirty! Some how, most kids find a way to get the soot on themselves and their clothes!....We live in a bacteria 🦠 fearful world right now but not all bacteria is bad!!!...continue reading
What is Your Homeschool Style?
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If you’ve been educating your children at home for any amount of time, then you’ve most likely heard about having a homeschool style. Although there are many to choose from, you don’t have to feel pressured to narrow it down to just one. Contrary to popular belief, most people share characteristics of multiple styles.... continue reading
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