The term playdate is a modern term. Not that long ago, children just played with the other children in their neighborhood. Walk down the street, knock on the door, go outside and play, repeat. Sure, it still
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3 Ways to Bring Children into the Kitchen
by Joe Lawrence November 11th, 2024 | Preschool, SeasonalPlaydates for Toddlers- Maybe
by YPI Editors November 4th, 2024 | Infants/Toddlers, SocialTeen’s Perspective on Fall Entertainment
by Sam P. October 28th, 2024 | Teen Perspective, TeensPlaydates for Tweens? Yes, Please
by YPI Editors October 21st, 2024 | Social, Tweens
Building Brighter Futures: Michael Amin’s Vision for the Maximum Difference Foundation
by Editorial Team October 4th, 2024| Elementary“We need our children to do well in life,” remarks Michael Amin, as he sits behind the desk inside his Los Angeles-area office. “Children grow into adults, and that’s who ends up shaping our world, as they take their place
TV as Family Entertainment: Elementary Years
by YPI Editors September 9th, 2024| Elementary, EntertainmentThere's something so delightful about the elementary years, although it isn't obvious while you're in the midst of them. Your children are old enough to have a tiny bit of independence, yet they also welcome time with mom and dad. Since
Dealing with Children’s Emotions
by Joe Lawrence August 12th, 2024| Communication, ElementaryEver since becoming a parent I have learned so much. Some of it was from diligent study; however, most of it was on the fly. Dealing with emotional breakdowns is one those things I learned by winging it.
Beat the Heat With Water
by Tania Cowling July 8th, 2024| Elementary, EntertainmentYour kids can quench the sizzle of summer with water. So, whether you have a swimming pool, wading pool, or just the garden hose, your kids can spend hours of fun and beat the heat this season. These wet and wild
Learning Over the Summer
by Joe Lawrence June 3rd, 2024| Elementary, School"No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers' dirty looks" were the Alice Cooper lyrics I sang as I crossed the threshold from my classroom to the freedom that awaited. Then summer was time for us to dump all that
Bring Out the Board Games Instead of TV
by Tania Cowling April 29th, 2024| Elementary, SeasonalEach year a national initiative aims to make turning off the television a rewarding experience. It's a time to help families reconnect and children rediscover the simple joys of activities other than digital entertainment. Screen-free week varies from April to May.
How to Foster Effective Communication in Children
by Lori Sciame March 25th, 2024| Communication, Elementary
4 Truths to Communicating with Our Children
by Joe Lawrence February 19th, 2024| Communication, ElementaryCommunication is the most important part of any relationship. When we communicate well, things run smoothly. When we do not, there is much frustration. Most people would agree with this; however, most of us (me included) are very intentional with making
How to Schedule; It’s Elementary
by Michele January 15th, 2024| Elementary, SeasonalYour child has entered elementary school, and a good portion of her day is consumed by school. This might make scheduling easier than the preschool days that filled only a few hours a couple days a week, or so you thought.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Work as a Team
by YPI Editors November 20th, 2023| Elementary, Preschool, School, School, School, School, Teens, TweensIt's the day of parent-teacher conferences. You arrive a few minutes early and are waiting in the hallway for your turn. You enter the room calm and ready to chat. (If you didn't do both of these things, be sure to