The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many working parents into remote working to curb the coronavirus’s spread. Likewise, schools have sent students home and adopted virtual learning. Most daycare providers have also suspended services. That means working parents have to juggle working from home and taking care of their young children. However, striking a balance between
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
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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Bob was going to be a first-time father in 2016 and as usual was quite excited about the event. He and his wife Amy had spent some amazing time together, although riddled with perplexity and complexity. What was baffling to them was the baby rocker part. As first- timer parents, they spent their entire time and
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