by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 20, 2025 | Content, Core Skills
Children whose parents read them one book a day hear over 290,000 words by age five. Reading and exposure to words are critical for both language and cognitive growth. Looking at books with your child, even before they can communicate verbally, lays critical...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 18, 2025 | Core Skills
Addition and subtraction are two of the earliest math skills your child will learn and are crucial for learning more complex math concepts later. They’re not only taught in a classroom, though; you can find opportunities to strengthen these skills in everyday life....
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 16, 2025 | Things to Do
Group games give kids the opportunity to practice important social skills, like communication and cooperation. These types of games are part of communication and collaboration, two of the 6Cs at the heart of the Begin Approach to helping kids thrive. We’ve curated 16...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 13, 2025 | Content, Core Skills
To work up to counting, adding, subtracting, and multiplying, your child will first master a universally helpful skill—number recognition! Core skills like math are part of the 6Cs at the heart of the Begin approach that helps kids thrive in school and life. Kids with...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 10, 2025 | Character, Confidence
Raising a confident child is important. Confident kids are more likely to try new things, take risks, and have a positive outlook on life. If you’re wondering how to build confidence in kids, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we share 14 strategies to help your...
