How to Help Your Child Develop Better Thinking Skills

Developing Thinking SkillsUsing Questions to Help Kids Develop Better Thinking Skills

 

Guest post by Kids ‘R’ Kids

Early childcare researchers have learned a lot about the ways the brain functions in very young children. Many parents, as a result, want to help their child develop better thinking skills. Research has shown that one of the best ways to develop thinking skills is through the art of questioning.

There are different levels of questioning from the adult and also various responses from the child. It has been found, quite logically, that lower-level questions elicit lower-level responses. Higher-level questioning, on the other hand, tends to elicit higher-level thinking responses. Let’s discuss some of the differences between lower-level and higher-level questions and responses.

Night Time Potty Training Tips

Potty Training Tips

How to Potty Train Your Child at Night

Guest post from  Zazoo Kids, the makers of the kids sleep photo clock.

Trying to get your child through the night without getting wet? Here are some tips that might help.

Evaluate your expectations

You might expect that the moment your children learn how to control their bladders during the day that will also mean immediate nighttime success, but that scenario is quite rare. The truth for most children is that nighttime dryness takes weeks to months to follow suit. So the first thing to do is simply relax. It’s fine to keep your little one in nighttime pull-ups until he or she has a successful track record of a few dry nights in a row.

Help Your Child Develop Independence

Helping Your Child Develop Independence

How to Recognize When Your Child Needs Independence

Guest post by Kids ‘R’ Kids of Dallas/Fort Worth

A child developing his or her own independence is inevitable, though you might be surprised at how early it starts. If you’re thinking middle school – think again!