Your little one might be the child who greets strangers in stores and who feels at ease in new situations. Great! On the other hand, if your child is overly shy, he or she is missing out on a lot of fun. Of course, it's normal for kids to feel a little bit intimidated by new situations. If it takes your child a long time to feel comfortable, there are some great things you can do to help him or her feel more confident.
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As a parent, you know how important it is for your child to get a full night of deep, restorative sleep. Great sleep can affect a child's mood, creativity and performance in school. When you've tried everything from limited caffeine and electronics to a regimented sleep time, it can be frustrating that your child doesn't seem to get great sleep. What can you do to help them feel sleepy at the right time and wake up rested?
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Originally developed in the 1940s, the Reggio Emilia concept--a child-education philosophy--is experiencing a rebirth in preschool and child care settings. Many high-profile schools and daycare centers are jumping on board. For example, Google recently adopted the philosophy to use in their child care facility. Even if your program hasn't adopted the philosophy officially, some core concepts of the philosophy may still be present in your child's curriculum. Following are three such concepts that are being implemented in preschools, child care centers, and elementary schools everywhere.
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