by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 30, 2024 | Character, Communication
Raising an emotionally sensitive child can be challenging. They feel things deeply and are more sensitive to their environment than other kids. They often express their emotions loudly and hold on to them for a long time. Sometimes it feels like you have two...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 28, 2024 | Character, Communication
Tantrums are like fireworks. Sometimes they’re one large BANG and sometimes a whole bunch of little ones. And they’re loud. Really loud. Unlike fireworks, they’re not so fun. But they’re common, especially in kids between 1 and 3 years old. At that age, kids are just...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | May 21, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Watching your child learn on their own is an incredible experience. When they’re motivated, their energy, determination, and passion are impressive, and their potential seems limitless. But what motivates a child to learn? Early learning researchers have found...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 19, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Holistic skill development is about connections. Our kids don’t learn skills in isolation. We often learn important concepts, such as weather, while we’re learning to read books (in this case, a book about weather). Being proficient in one skill facilitates building...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 17, 2024 | Character, Confidence
Don’t let the peas touch the pasta! If this sounds familiar to you, you’re not alone. According to a recent review of studies on the topic, as many as 59% of kids are picky eaters. When your kids won’t eat the healthy food you put in front of them, it’s easy to feel...
