Children of all ages are exposed to stressful situations—both in the home and at school—but the consequences often go unnoticed by parents. Here’s how to detect the signs of stress in your children and help them manage it in a healthy way.  Notice the signs of stress in your child. Don’t always rely on your kids to tell you when…

Finding the perfect school can be a daunting task for parents. With the number of factors to take into consideration and abundance of options to choose from, many worry whether they’re making the best decision for their child’s academic future.  If you’re in the process of selecting a school for your child, here are 5 key questions you should ask…

As they get older, children might struggle with reading for class, let alone reading for pleasure. There’s added pressure to juggle reading textbooks and assigned literature for class; for many kids, reading for fun rarely stays a priority. Here are some ways to keep that love for books bright, even when schedules get busy. Let them pick the story.  Your…

Wearing masks has become part of the “new normal” for anyone needing to venture into public. Masks help slow the spread of the virus and can reduce risk of transmission by over 70%. In many places, children over the age of 2 have to wear masks, and for kids not used to seeing people with masks, it can be scary…

Winter is here, and while that doesn’t necessarily mean snow in Central Florida, there’s still plenty of opportunity to enjoy winter wonderland activities with your family. Here are some of our favorite ideas for winter fun with your child:  Coffee filter snowflakes This is a classic craft that you probably did when you were young! Grab extra coffee filters (or…

Due to safety concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Lake Forrest Preparatory has suspended its extracurricular activities until further notice. This can be a tough time for students who enjoyed those after school events. While we look forward to the day when we can reinstate extracurriculars, here are some ways to foster those passions at home. For Sports Schools around the…

There seems to be a misconception around empathy that it’s a trait that can’t be taught. However, there are plenty of practical ways to help your child better understand the world around them and develop empathetic thinking towards others who have different thoughts and feelings than they do.  What is Empathy? Empathy is one of the most complex skills your…

For millions of families around the world, day-to-day work/life schedules got overhauled when COVID-19 hit communities. Remote work has replaced the office commute, and virtual education has replaced classroom learning for many students. It’s become harder for a lot of parents to juggle their workload with full-time parenting duties. These tips can help everyone manage their time and maintain good…

First sleepovers, riding a bike, reading a chapter book — all of these events come at different times in a child’s life based on emotional maturity and behavior. Another key event for many kids is their first movie. While the pandemic has made going to physical theaters a rare occurrence, there’s still a thrill from your kid being able to…

Ballerinas, astronauts, zoo keepers, firefighters — you never know what answer will come out of your child’s mouth when you ask them what they want to be when they grow up. Your young one might be two decades away from getting their first job, but it’s never too early to start fostering that sense of career exploration.  Use toys as…