Want your kids to protect the planet and why it's important to do so? Teach them these 6 unique ways to care for the environment that your family can do! "Reuse, reduce, recycle." You hear this all the time, from kindergarten classrooms all through adulthood. You've also heard to turn electricity off when you're not using it and to conserve water by turning it off while you brush your teeth. But what about other ways to care for the environment? Those that may not be so obvious but make just as much impact (if not more)? You see, caring for the environment is less of a thing to "do" … [Read more...]

Developing fine motor skills for 6 year olds is easier than you think. Read examples of fine motor skills and how to improve them through fun activities. Watching your child struggle with everyday fine motor skills is hard for any mom. You worry that she'll be held back in school compared to her peers. Or you engage in epic power struggles because she insists on a task she still can't perform. You might even feel stressed—especially on an already hectic day—when she needs you to do everything for her. So, what fine motor skills should a 6 year old have, and how can you help yours … [Read more...]