Amy T. Smith 
A couple who is expecting can decide to host a gender reveal party. This special moment will involve disclosing a baby’s gender in several ways. There can be cutting of a cake, popping a balloon, and other activities. The guests are likely to be family members and close friends. This party is similar to a
The arrival of babies is not only tough for the parents but also for the babies. Just as the parents need time to adjust to their new roles and responsibilities after the baby, similarly babies need time to adjust to their new environment. The only home that babies know before coming to this world is
Prenatal massage and therapeutic massage have been used for many centuries to improve health in general, reduce stress, and relieve muscle stress and tightness. In the case of prenatal massage has been even used to promote fetal position, stimulate birth, and soothe contractions. According to the most recent research, prenatal massage therapy can help reduce
As the year nears its end, yuletide bells ring. A time of celebration and showing love to your dear ones through gift-sharing and recreational activities. It may not seem an up-hill challenge to get a gift for someone who is not choosy or have a high rated taste. But when it comes to your fashion-loving
Leather can be a good fashion investment and consequently needs to be kept especially clean. Your purse should not be an exception. To make sure that your purse stays in mint condition, you need to clean it regularly. Don’t worry, cleaning isn’t as daunting a task as you think. It’s quite easy to do, and
Being a parent is one of the most joyous moments in the life of two individuals. Similarly, travelling with the kids can be one of the most enriching and pleasant experiences that you will ever come across. On the other hand, it might also turn out to be a total nightmare if you were not
Phonics experts have determined that phonics is the foundation of early reading and writing skills. They recommend systematic and explicit phonics teaching. Phonics is based on the alphabetic principle where the relationship between letters and sounds they represent is established. According to the National Assessment of Education Progress, 66% of students cannot read at grade level by
It’s every parent’s dream to see their child become a competent reader. Unfortunately, most parents underestimate the power of parental involvement in shaping a child’s reading skills. They end up leaving their children to read on their own. This could be unintentional due to a lack of knowledge on proper teaching strategies, or they just believe it’s
Most governments gave directives for schools and colleges to adopt e-learning in response to the suspension of in-person teaching during the Coronavirus pandemic. Parents are now asked to manage their kids’ lesson plans and activities, but not necessarily teaching. For most parents who are used to homeschooling, they have less to worry about. A variety of reasons
Article reviewd by: Evelyn Thompson An early childhood education expert focusing on literacy. With a Master’s in Early Childhood Education and extensive experience in teaching and curriculum development, Evelyn’s expertise ensures the article’s accuracy and relevance in phonics and early literacy education. Phonics is a method of teaching how to read and spell by relating spoken sounds called
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