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Curing the School Day Blues
If you are a parent (and your child is not attending Cranium Academy), you have probably heard the dreaded words through pouty lips and clenched fists, “I don’t wanna go to school!” or worse yet, “I hate school!” But what exactly is it that gives children the school day blues just before getting out of the house to go to school? Reason #1 – Your child might be bored In traditional schools where teachers must remain focused on preparing kids…
How to Avoid Spoiling and Build Gratitude During the Holiday Season
With the holiday season in full swing and the wish lists getting longer each day, we often get carried away with presents. We all want our kids to feel special, but many parents worry about spoiling their children during the holidays. Sharing our time, values and traditions with them can often be more meaningful. The holidays are a great time to teach our children lessons in gratitude, setting limits and giving to others. Explore our character education curriculum to support…
Tackling the Tooth Topic – What To Know About Losing Teeth
Although it’s different for each child, most kids start losing their baby teeth around age 6 when they are in kindergarten or first grade. This can be scary for some children, and exciting for others. If you have an older child as well, then you already know the drill. But if you’re a first-time parent, then you might have a few burning questions. Here are some tips that can help you tackle this toothy situation! Which teeth fall out first?…
Kicking the Bad Habits: Nail Biting and Picking
If your child is about to start preschool or daycare, it’s time to start breaking some of their bad habits. In this series, we will cover some tactics that will help you kick those bad habits to the curb. Today’s bad habit is nail biting and picking. Nail biting and picking is the most common of the bad habits. Your child might bite her nails because of boredom, stress, or even just to imitate you. Nail biting is a bad…
Kicking the Bad Habits: Nose Picking
If your child is about to start preschool or daycare, it’s time to start breaking some of their bad habits. In this series, we will cover some tactics that will help you kick those bad habits to the curb. Today’s bad habit is nose picking. If you’ve ever noticed your child digging for gold anywhere in public, you’re probably familiar with that immediate feeling of embarrassment that washes over you. As gross as it seems, nose picking is a normal…
Technology Tips for Parents
In this day and age, we see more kids reaching for a smartphone before they’ve even reached for a sippy cup. This early and frequent exposure to the tech world makes it crucial to understand how your children are using their technology. The digital age has brought with it many possibilities that can be used to your advantage in educating your children, but must also be monitored to prevent contact with inappropriate and harmful web content. If you set a…
Keeping Your Cool Over the Summer
If you’ve ever lived in Florida, you know that summers here can make outdoor play with your children almost unbearable. Just step foot out of your door and you’re met with either a sweltering wave of heat and humidity, or a downpour! Taking the kids outside to play often becomes a dreaded part of your day and, at times, can be unsafe. Sun damage, thunderstorms, and bug bites are all dangers that come with the territory. So how can you…