Amy T. Smith

Making the transition from a nursery to a toddler’s room can be daunting. Decorating and furnishing your baby’s space is an exciting task, but it doesn’t last very long. All too soon, you’ll need to redecorate for their new stage in life: toddlers! But there are many ways to make this process simpler and more

Hiking is great exercise and can foster a love of nature in your children but only if they have fun doing it. As parents, we all know that if the kids aren’t having fun then it’s a good bet that no one will have a good time. If you were a hiker before having kids

Moms are the most valuable person in any family. They are loving, caring and understanding. They give up their sleep for you, they give up their hobbies for you, they give up everything for you. With kids life can get quite hectic, that is why mom deserves the best. Gifts are ideal to thank them

As a kid, reading is an important part of education. Kids are taught to read from childhood. As children grow they learn more advanced things in reading. A test for reading level helps in knowing the speed of the child’s reading. A kid who reads quickly is more likely to have a better memory power

The Behavioral Assessment System for Children, 3rd Edition (BASC-3) is a norm-referenced, individually administered assessment. It provides information to guide the development of effective interventions and treatment plans for children through young adulthood. The BASC-3 gives you an organized, flexible framework within which to determine what profile(s) of behavior may be causing a problem for

Kindergarten is just another step in your child’s long line of “first” experiences. The first time at school, the first day away from you, and the first social interactions, to name a few. As an educator, it is my job to expose children to the greatest experiences possible within the confines of classroom learning. The

Are you interested in being a foster parent? Well, it is important to know what makes someone eligible for this position. Certain requirements need fulfillment before one can even think about becoming an official foster caregiver or adopting out their own kid into your home! It is veritably important to be sure about what makes

Uncover key stages in child literacy development, focusing on phonological recoding skills. Learn about effective assessment techniques.

There are so many fun things to do in this world that will make your child feel like they’ve seen it all before. We’ve collected a list of the top 10 places for when your kid turns 10 to make sure they feel like they’re in and out and on their way before it’s too