by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 12, 2024 | Character, Collaboration
Empathy is one of the most critical social-emotional skills your child will develop. It allows them to imagine what someone else is feeling, and it helps them value perspectives that are different from their own. Developing empathy is part of building Character,...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 10, 2024 | Character, Confidence
Confidence encompasses two things: Trust that you can do something Belief that if you make a mistake, you can try again. Building confidence in childhood sets the foundation for success in school, relationships, and exploring dreams. It also helps your child nurture a...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 5, 2024 | Character, Collaboration
How do you teach your preschooler social skills when two-, three-, and four-year-olds are naturally focused on themselves? Take your cues from early learning research and tap into the power of play through social skills activities for preschoolers! Your...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 3, 2024 | Creativity & Curiosity, Curiosity
Making sensory bottles is a great way to feed Curiosity, one of the 5 C’s that helps kids thrive in school and life. Each bottle gives kids a chance to observe how the world works, ask questions (What happens if I shake it fast? What happens if I shake it slowly?...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Mar 29, 2024 | Character, Communication
Emotional regulation allows your child to adapt their response to a situation or environment. If a friend’s birthday party gets canceled, they might feel disappointed but not distraught. Or if a classmate hits them by accident with a ball in gym class, they might get...
