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8 Little-known benefits of preschool Preschool offers many hidden benefits to children and their families, from encouraging healthy development to providing parents a more affordable alternative to day care. Read on to hear expert opinions about the many benefits of preschool! 1. Preschool teaches c...

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1. Eggs The protein and nutrients in eggs help kids concentrate, says Los Angeles-based chef Beth Saltz, RD. 2. Greek Yogurt Fat is important to brain health, says Laura Lagano, RD. A full-fat Greek yogurt (which has more protein that other yogurts) can help keep brain cells in good form for sending...

It's normal to feel a bit anxious about sending your child off to big school. As a parent, you want to be absolutely certain your little one is fully prepared to adapt to a classroom environment, make new friends and be able to clearly communicate their needs to their teacher whenever they need help...

-Separation anxiety. It's normal for a child to have separation anxiety when he enters school for the first time
-Making friends
-Relating to the teacher
-Difficulty in communicating
-Adjusting to the school environment
-Working in a group
-Eating difficulties

Well, quality is defined as a degree of excellence. This means not average, not “it will do” child care, but excellent child care. Bottom line, you need to feel that the child care provider you select will offer a safe and stimulating, loving environment in which your child will mentally and physica...

So just how do memory games help kids develop? Playing memory games can improve other brain functions, such as attention, concentration, and focus. Memory games give space to critical thinking and that helps children nurture their attention to detail. Memory games can improve visual recognition.

You can help your child improve working memory by building simple strategies into everyday life. -Work on visualization skills -Have your child teach you -Try games that use visual memory -Play cards -Encourage active reading -Chunk information into smaller bites -Make it multisensory -Help make con...