Blog Posts for Parents
History of Clowns
The Roles of Clowns throughout History – While clowns are the highlight of many parades, circuses and carnivals, the history of clowning goes back much further. From ancient Rome and medieval times to the North American Indians, the history of clowning around can be seen throughout the ages. Today, we recognize clowns as over-the-top figures […]
How To Make, Live, and Record Memories at the Same Time
Film and photography are both great ways to preserve and share our most valued memories — and thanks to the evolution of technology — it’s never been easier to take high-quality photos and videos of life’s important moments. You can relive your best moments through photos and videos, and share your joy with family and […]
6 Modern Updates To Traditional Party Activities
There’s nothing quite like the magic of a child’s birthday party — the sight of giant grins, wide-eyed wonder, and unbridled excitement on every little face. For kids, a birthday celebration should always feel like pure, effortless joy. As a parent, however, you now realize the planning that goes into throwing the perfect party, and […]
Considerations for Children With Sensory Sensitivities at Parties
Parties can be a challenging space for children with sensory sensitivities. They often want to join in the fun but don’t feel safe doing so because of an overwhelming amount of sensory input. There are many reasons why a child might have sensory sensitivities, ranging from being on the autism spectrum, to developmental phases. As […]
How To Keep a Party for Kids Organized With Minimal Intervention
Kids’ parties are an important way to celebrate milestones and promote socialization among kids. With all of their benefits, however, there are just as many challenges. A group of kids can be boisterous and chaotic at the best of times, and will often be even more so during the excitement of a party. It’s also […]
A Guide to Collaborative Socialization Among Parents
Proper socialization is vital in early childhood. Early socialization has many long-term benefits for things such as collaboration, language development, and the development of interpersonal relationships in general. Ideally, parents and caretakers should facilitate this aspect of early childhood development. While socialization with parents or caretakers and family is important, it is also important to […]
How Events Can Be Used To Build Social Connections Between Children
Socialization, a skill we use throughout our entire lives, starts in early childhood development. Often, parents, caregivers, and teachers are essential roles in building this skill in kids. There are also a variety of methods parents and caregivers can cultivate socialization in a variety of ways. In addition to regular, daily socialization efforts, parents can […]