Child Development

How to Teach a Child to Ice Skate

by Parents Press Staff | Child Development, Ice Skating, Seasonal | 0 |

Ice skating is a fun activity… …that gets kids physically active and teaches them a...

Five Early Indicators a Student Might Need Reading and Writing Support

by Parents Press Staff | Child Development, Education, Special Needs | 0 |

Every parent wants their child to feel confident and capable in school, especially with...

10 Easy Ways to Help the New Kid in School

by Katy M. Clark | Child Development, School Age | 0 |

I adjusted my off-the-shoulder sweatshirt covered in splatter paint. Inspired by the movie...

Gen Z: Are they too “good”?

by Alex Ellison | Behavior, Child Development, College Preparation, Family Values, Preparing for College, Tweens & Teens | 0 |

Gen Z: Are they too “good”? By Alex Ellison In 2019, I wrote a blog entitled How Latchkey Kids...

9 Ways to Instill Leadership Qualities in Kids

by Sarah Lyons | Activities, Child Development, School Age | 0 |

Kids with well-developed leadership skills are more confident and responsible and push themselves...

The Benefits of a Montessori Education for Future Educational Development

by Parents Press Staff | Child Development, Education, Montessori | 0 |

Maria Montessori developed Montessori education as a child-centered educational approach in the...

Starting Early: Supporting Language and Literacy Skills for Babies & Toddlers

by Liz Brooke | Child Development, Health & Wellness, Infants, Preschoolers, Toddlers | 0 |

A lot of attention is being paid to the massive learning loss that K-12 students suffered during...

Top 5 Nanny Services in the East Bay

by Parents Press Staff | Best of Parents Press, Child Care, Child Development | 0 |

Here are the 2022 Top 5 Nanny Services as voted for by parents in the East Bay: A Nanny...

The Four Emotional Growth Stages of Teenage Girls

by Cheryl Maguire | Behavior, Child Development, Tweens & Teens | 0 |

The Four Stages of Teenage Girls I am the lucky mother of not one but two beautiful teenage...

Anxious Children – Tips on How to Support Them

by Sarah Lyons | Behavior, Child Development, Pediatric Health, Special Needs | 0 |

Anxiety is a feeling of unease or nervousness that often goes along with an upcoming event or...

First Aid Tips to Teach Kids

by Sarah Lyons | Child Development, Emergencies, Household Safety, Pediatric Health, Safety | 0 |

Parents can take every precaution possible to keep their kids safe but accidents happen. It is...

What Do You Envision for Your Child’s Camp Experience?

by Parents Press Staff | Child Development, Summer Camp | 0 |

Selecting a camp for your child can be exciting. You know that camp is a wonderful way for your child to develop independence, new skills and new friends. But now you need to figure out which camp is the right choice.

Build a Strong Foundation for Reading Success in Young Children

by Beth Dinelli, M.Ed. | Child Development, Education, Parenting, Preschoolers, School Age | 0 |

Build a Strong Foundation for Reading Success in Young Children Beth Dinelli, M.Ed. As an an...

6 Tips to Prepare First-time Overnight Campers

by American Camp Association | Child Development, School Age, Summer Camp, Travel, Tweens & Teens | 0 |

6 Tips to Prepare First-time Overnight Campers Whether your family has a long tradition of summer...

The Ultimate Guide to Teen Tours

by Cheryl Maguire | Child Development, Travel, Tweens & Teens, Vacations | 0 |

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TEEN TOURS When my soon to be fourteen-year-old daughter asked me this...

Teach Your Children to be Mindful

by Carole Kramer Arsenault | Behavior, Child Development, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Pediatric Health | 0 |

How do You Teach Your Children to be More Mindful? We often hear the challenges in teaching...

Teach Kids Safe Internet Practices

by Deirdre Farrelly | Behavior, Child Development, Safety | 0 |

While it can be fun, the internet can also be dangerous so it is important to talk to your child about safe internet habits.

5 Life Lessons Learned at Camp

by Parents Press Staff | Child Development, Parenting, School Age, Summer Camp | 0 |

5 Life Lessons Learned at Camp Life lessons These are moments where the lightbulb goes off over...

Day Camp or Overnight Camp? Should They Stay or Should They Go?

by American Camp Association | Child Development, Seasonal, Summer Camp, Travel | 0 |

Day Camp or Overnight Camp? Should They Stay or Should They Go? Deciding between day camp or...

Spread Kindness and Show Thanks

by Sarah Lyons | Child Development, Family Values, Health & Wellness, Mental Haelth | 0 |

Spread Kindness and Show Thanks As the holiday season launches it is so easy to get caught up in...

How to Help Children with Their Homework How Much is Too Much?

by Jan Pierce | Child Development, Education, Parenting, School Age, Tweens & Teens | 0 |

How to Help Children with Their Homework How Much is Too Much? Whether you love it or hate it,...

The 2021 Top 5 Best Leadership Development Summer Camps in Contra Costa County

by Parents Press Staff | Best Family Favorites of 2021, Best of Parents Press 2021, Child Development, Summer Camp | 0 |

Here are the 2021 Top 5 Contra Costa County Best Leadership Development Summer Camps as voted for by parents in Contra Costa County and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area

Learn Debate Skills with Debate Camp’s New Online Learning Resource

by Nick Szymanis | Child Development, Education, Homebound, Technology, Tweens & Teens | 0 |

Debate Camp Online provides students with a welcome zone in which to learn and develop skills in parliamentary debate.

Google Arts & Culture Allows You to Take Your Kids on a Virtual Tour from Your Couch!

by Parents Press Staff | Child Development, Education, Family Entertainment, Homebound, Technology | 0 |

Thanks to Google Arts & Culture, discover the inspirational moments, iconic people, and artistic wonders that are available at the tip of your fingers.

Commonsense Approach to Kids and Cellphones

by Sarah Shaffer | Child Development, Family Relationships, Household Safety, School Age | 0 |

Cellphones are now an integral part of our lives and the lives of the children we love and nurture. The introduction of any new technology or cultural trend is almost always accompanied by fear and warnings that life as we knew it is about to change,

How to Safeguard Children with Special Needs from Bullying

by Malia Jacobson | Child Development, School Age, Special Needs | 0 |

When young Cody joined the peer inclusion preschool at his neighborhood public school, he fit in from the start. His class was a mix of neurotypical “peer mentors” and children with disabilities, including students like Cody with apraxia of speech, a

Expert Advice on How to Talk to Your Kids About the Coronavirus

by Parents Press Staff | Child Development, Family Relationships, Health & Wellness, Homebound | 0 |

These are some of the questions and comments I’ve heard from my three kids over the past week. Given the recent school closures, lack of toilet paper and bombarding messages about handwashing, it is understandable why kids may feel confused or scared

Building a Strong Foundation for Reading Success in Young Children

by Beth Dinelli, M.Ed. | Child Development, Education, Homebound, Preschoolers, Toddlers | 0 |

As an educator that specializes in teaching students with learning differences I am often asked by parents of young children, “How can I ensure that my child will be a successful reader and speller?” While a number of factors play a role in this

Leaping into Learning

by Sarah Shaffer | Child Development, Education, Summer Camp | 0 |

The idea that we’ve removed recess in the name of giving children more time to work on skills that boost test scores is based on an absolute failure to understand the developmental link between play and healthy brains.

The Full Measure of a Child

by Sarah Shaffer | Child Care, Child Development, Education, Family Relationships | 0 |

But what if our race to the top has resulted in a race to the bottom, at least in terms of taking the fun out of learning? In our rush to get back to the basics, we may have forgotten something very basic: there’s profound and genuine joy …