May 9, 2019

Am I over-scheduling my child?

      Six- to nine-year-olds are developmentally industrious and hard-working. At these ages, they have plenty of energy to keep busy. They’re happy to play […]
May 9, 2019

What should I tell my child’s baby-sitters?

       Early elementary-aged children are usually happy to spend an evening with a “nice” baby-sitter. Kids this age no longer worry about being separated […]
May 9, 2019

What do six- to nine-year-olds play?

      During these industrious years, play is very important to children. They need unstructured time for exciting, challenging activities – sports, games, hobbies, toys, […]
May 9, 2019

My child doesn’t like to lose. How can I help?

      Parents of a preschooler know that games are not always fun. A young child often insists on playing by her own rules and […]