All parents at some point are likely to have the discussion as their children start to grow, learn, talk, walk, etc.  Do we put our kids in public school or private school? Assuming we can afford private school … is it really any better than public school? What are some advantages? What about any disadvantages? […]

Did you know proficient reading by the end of third grade is a significant predictor of future academic and life success?  However, learning to read well begins long before a child enters elementary school.  According to literacy experts, reading proficiently results from a combination of experiences and skill building that begins in the earliest years […]

The parents of a newborn have the awe-inspiring privilege and responsibility to watch their child grow and learn.  Each first is exciting, whether it is their baby’s first smile, first time rolling over, first steps, or first word.  Each new accomplishment is the beginning of a journey that extends throughout a lifetime. One journey that […]

Music has such an effect on one’s moods. It can lift your spirits when you are down, energize you when you need a boost, or calm and soothe when you need to settle. Just as music impacts you, music also impacts children of all ages even as early as infancy! There are many ways to […]

By: Rachel Robinson Psychologists and researchers have fairly recently discovered floods of new insight into the inner workings of the brain and its effects on early childhood development.  With this new perspective, educators have begun to place more emphasis on early intervention and education. According to Dr. Shonkoff, Director of the Center on the Developing […]