by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 4, 2023 | How It Begins
What do using a toothbrush to brush the dog, drawing on the wall with permanent markers, and building a house for the cat out of couch pillows all have in common? Creativity! Creativity is the magic of problem-solving, self-expression, and imagination. Most kids don’t...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 4, 2023 | How It Begins
As parents, we have a LOT to keep in mind to give our kids the best possible start. So it’s nice to come across a skill set that offers a lot of bang for our buck. When it comes to developing skills that have an outsized impact on a child’s life, critical thinking is...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 4, 2023 | How It Begins
Does your child ask you questions all day long, until you’re exhausted? Do they have a knack for asking the hardest questions when you’re the least prepared to answer them? If you answered yes to any of these questions, congratulations! It sounds like you have a...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 4, 2023 | Character, Collaboration
Teaching social skills to kids is one of the most complex, confusing, yet rewarding aspects of parenthood. It’s no secret that preschoolers and kindergarteners are naturally egocentric—even when playing or interacting with others, many children have difficulty...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Aug 1, 2023 | How It Begins
The world is changing at an incredible rate. As parents, we have many things to think about that our parents didn’t, from what artificial intelligence (AI) means for our kids’ futures to the impacts of social media on their relationships and mental health. But...