Maria Montessori was truly a pioneer in child development and science; she believed that the mind and body are interconnected and this connection furthers the development of the whole person. How exactly does an authentic Montessori curriculum accomplish this? Movement and child development Movement is essential to child development, and not just in the obvious […]
Love is in the air! Here at Heritage, we love spreading acts of kindness all year long, not just during the holidays or Valentine’s Day. Here’s some tips to make kindness and gratitude a part of our every day! Child development and kindness While feelings of kindness are natural abilities that all children possess, the […]
With January coming to a close, it’s time to get back on track from the holidays and reimplement those routines and schedules, including our children’s school lunches. Nutrition and Child Development The preschool years are an essential component of development, particularly brain development. A preschooler’s brain undergoes rapid and dramatic changes with increased levels of […]
With many preschool curriculums to choose from, how can parents make the right choice? Choosing a preschool is an important decision in any child’s life. The goals of the school should align with the parenting goals of the family. But what about the curriculum? With so many educational “fads” out there, how do we separate […]
Child development experts agree that it’s simply not possible for a child to progress to a new stage of development before he or she is ready. This includes physical, emotional, and psychosocial development. Children move through stages of development naturally at their own pace. Parents want to see their child flourish in all areas, particularly […]
‘Tis the season….for giving! During the holidays, it’s easy to get “wrapped up” in the things we will GET, but what about what we will GIVE? Giving isn’t just for adults and it isn’t just for the holidays! The Holidays and Child Development During the holidays, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement, […]
It’s that time of year again where you can hear sniffles and coughs in between holiday singing and sleigh rides. We all can’t wait for the holidays, a time when we can visit with friends and relatives, but we don’t want germs to visit along the way! How can we decrease the spread of disease […]
The hallways are buzzing with morning chatter as parents quickly catch up with one another before whisking off to the next destination of the day. The topics range from weekend plans to the last school party or snack sign up, but today, parents are comparing potty training notes. When’s the RIGHT time to start? HOW […]
With vaccines hotly debated, it can be difficult and confusing to find the right information for you, your child, and your family. We’re here to help! Your immune system Talk to any pediatrician who practiced before the era of the Hib vaccine and he or she can easily recount the enormous change in pediatric ERs […]
We’ve all been there: the morning drop-off. You’re in the car, child laughing, and you think, “this morning is great – I’m sure everything will be fine when we get there!” …only to have that gut-wrenching moment as you say goodbye: your child’s bright eyes well with tears and lip begins to quiver. You maintain […]