Parents know that classroom instruction is only part of the equation when it comes to kids’ education. Expanding their knowledge and skills extends into everyday life – but coming up with ways to encourage and challenge your children can be tough. Try these tactics for engaging kids in academic subjects using real-world experiences, smart tools, and some sneaky strategies.
Read MoreStarting your children young on financial literacy doesn’t mean you’ll have to give them a crash
course on stock markets and whatnot. You can start with the basics of money.
Read MoreThe benefits of Sign Language are endless. Therefore, teaching your infant basic Sign Language skills will further their development and allow them to communicate more efficiently. Read this weeks blog for more information and resources aimed to help your infant learn Sign Language.
Read MoreWhether it is summer vacation or Christmas break it can be challenging to plan activities to keep the kids busy. Planning an itinerary for the nanny or for the vacation can be challenging therefore, the Joanna’s Nannies team put together a list of family friendly activities in all of our service areas!
Read MoreSpring is in the air and its time to plant your garden! Gardening is a creative and relaxing hobby for a lot of adults. Getting the kids involved will not only be aa great educational activities learning about plants and veggies but it will also give them a chance to get their hands dirty. Read this weeks blog to help gift your kids with a green thumb!
Read MoreA lot of schools lack funding to be able to provide all the resources they would like for after school programs. This makes it more difficult to find something your child is passionate about. This blog is meant to give you some tools to help your children discover a creative outlet!
Read MoreWith school in full swing it is important to help your kids develop quality habits when it comes to being a successful student. Not all schools help your kids develop helpful study habits. This weeks blog holds a few helpful tips on how to help your kids become successful students!
Read MoreBack to school! Sending the kids back to school requires a lot of planning to say the least. This weeks blog is meant to help you get the kids ready to go back to school. By making sure you and the kiddos are prepared for the upcoming school year will help reduce stress for you and your kids.
Read MoreEducational games are great for kids and their developing minds! We know, today it is hard to get your kids interested in something that is not an iPad. To solve that issue we created some great ideas for educational games online as well as to play with the whole family once screen time is over.
Read MoreSetting goals is very helpful for everyone; setting a goal and the feeling of accomplishing it are very rewarding feelings. Kid’s have the same rewarding experience once they complete something. Setting goals for kids can help them feel more accomplished and build a better sense of self.
Read MoreTeaching your kids how to be kind and respectful to others is something that will benefit them their whole lives. Volunteering with your kids at a young age will help teach them how to contribute in a positive way.
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