Education

No screens before 24 months. Thereafter, children should have a maximum of 1 hour of screens until age 5. Why is this? We have all heard the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations, but does it really matter? Is that just for television time or does that include educational content as well? What our family has learned from heeding screen recommendations. Some of the reasons for the recommendations of no screen time until 24 months is because research has shown that there are zero benefits to screens, educational or not. What studies have shown are that screens before 18 months of age affect children’s speech and language skills including reading skills and attention in the long-term. What do we do in place...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by The Dunham School.  3 Questions to Ask When Searching for a Preschool It happens gradually. The rattles turn to toys. The bottles turn to forks and spoons. The potty-training charts turn to chore charts. Before we know it, the diaper bags turn to backpacks, and we’re sending our little ones off to school wondering where the last few years went. As the mother of a four-year-old daughter, I just walked this path. Is my child ready? Am I ready? How will she adjust? Did we choose the right school? If this was/is you, please hear me when I say: You are normal. Working in school admissions, I watch families every day come to our office in hopes of finding the...

As a new school year begins most parents and students are excited to begin a new chapter. New grade, fresh supplies, school uniforms and let's not forget the brand new shoes. I am an anxious mom this time of year because we have two speech-delayed children starting school. One starting kindergarten and one starting pre-k 3. Transitions from one school to the next or one grade to the next can be tricky for those with developmental delays. A new teacher, new classroom, and schedule can be triggering. But I do have so much excitement to begin another year of tremendous growth. So, how did this all start? Early Intervention Is Key When my firstborn was 15 months, our pediatrician asked about...

Editor’s Note :: all Greater Baton Rouge families should thoroughly investigate the available daycare, preschool and child care options in your area. You can also find our Community Neighborhood Guide HERE. In addition, a list of state licensed child care facilities is available on the Louisiana Department of Education-Louisiana Believes website. You asked for it and we listened! We have compiled a listing of Greater Baton Rouge area daycares, preschools, and Mother’s Day Out (MDO) programs as recommended by local moms! Don’t see your favorite child care facility on this list? Let us know and we’ll add them. Do you have older / school-aged children in Baton Rouge? Summer Camps :: Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps School Year :: School Admissions Open House...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Studyville.  Why it’s Important for your Student to Receive One on One Homework Help at Studyville Studyville believes that every student is one of a kind, and we aim to treat them that way! In traditional classroom settings, students don’t have much of an opportunity to work with their teachers alone. This can hinder students who may have different learning styles or who can’t always keep up with the teacher’s pace. When students come to Studyville and have the opportunity to engage with their tutor one on one, we make sure our students get the necessary attention they need and deserve. Our Unique Approach The importance of teaching students as individuals throughout the learning process is of...