Children need to learn a variety of social skills to be able to fit in with their peers. These many skills are critical in the development of a young person's self worth. As suggested by Social Skills Central, "failure to
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Vacations With Preschoolers and Fun for Parents
by Joe Lawrence June 9th, 2025 | Preschool, SeasonalTake a Summer Learning Walk With Your Child
by Tania Cowling June 2nd, 2025 | Development, Infants/Toddlers5 Ways Having A Pet Helps A Teen
by Jane Wangersky May 26th, 2025 | Social, Teens3 Ways to Assess Pet Readiness
by Lori Sciame May 19th, 2025 | Social, Tweens
Elementary Playdates- A Vital Activity
by YPI Editors October 14th, 2024| Elementary, SocialThe term playdate is a modern term. Not that long ago, children just played with the other children in their neighborhood. Walk down the street, knock on the door, go outside and play, repeat. Sure, it still
4 Easy Ways to Increase a Child’s Sociability
by Lori Sciame September 27th, 2021| Elementary, Social
Being able to relate to others is a skill set all children must develop. Basically, being sociable will enhance a child's life in many ways, including performing better in school. Â All parents, then, should assist their children with developing people skills. Â Read this post to learn four easy ways
Firefly Picnic: Eat and Play Under the Stars
by Tania Cowling July 20th, 2016| Elementary, Social
Summer is the perfect season for picnics. We mostly think of lunches spread on a blanket in the sunshine, but why not plan an evening dinner picnic under the stars and in search of fireflies? Elementary-aged kiddos are roaring to stay up late and romp around the backyard in the
3 Ways to Prepare Your Child to be Around Older Children
by Joe Lawrence June 1st, 2016| Elementary, Social
One of the challenges we will face as parents is the integration of our children into older crowds. As they go off to elementary school, they are primarily with their peers but still have many interactions with older kids from other grades. As parents this can create some challenges and
Does Your Child Know Beverly Cleary and Ramona?
by Tania Cowling April 13th, 2016| Elementary, Social
Most elementary-aged children know of the Ramona series written by Beverly Cleary. If not, it’s time to introduce them to this book character and the author who created books revolving around Ramona’s life. Ramona Quimby is eight years old and in the third grade. Her parents juggle work and school,
Pinterest Is Creating New Social Norms
by Joe Lawrence February 24th, 2016| Elementary, Social
Pinterest is ruining the world. At least that is the feeling many elementary school parents get these days. All of these ideas are actually pushing new social norms, and we need to know when enough is enough.
Recently, my daughter had a Valentine’s Day party at school, and my wife volunteered
Recently, my daughter had a Valentine’s Day party at school, and my wife volunteered
