Tactile experiences play a fundamental role in the growth and development of preschoolers. Sensory play offers opportunities for hands-on exploration that deepen a child’s understanding of the world. At this stage, children learn best through their senses. The sense of touch is one of the most immediate and powerful ways young children have to engage […]
Consider this gentle reminder: Unfilled time is not your enemy. Many parents of preschoolers feel pressure to fill every moment of their child’s day with structured activities, educational tools or enrichment experiences. While it is natural to want the best for your child, it is important to understand unfilled time, or white space, is not […]
Planning and hosting a preschooler birthday party can be a fun and memorable experience for you and your little one. But, keeping things simple is key! With the focus being on the little guests, I will share my tried and true tips from many preschooler birthday party experiences, and mishaps. Theme I find working with […]
“Laurie, come pack away your toys before bath time!” As a parent, you may have questions about assigning chores for children. Should children have responsibilities around the house or left to be carefree? Is it okay to expect a child to do work or is childhood just for play? Why assign my child to do […]
Sharing the magic of poetry for preschoolers enhances four areas of their early childhood development: cultivates a love of language, fosters literary skills, supports social/emotional development and inspires imagination.
Before back to school arrives, the beauty of these last days of August are to be savored. Sun-kissed faces and little bodies are empowered by fresh air and long play days in the grass. Daylight hours are still filled with spontaneous curiosity and freedom. Back to school seemed weeks away, but with summer months coming […]
Discovery er 5 simple, fun ideas to enjoy a really good day with your preschooler reminding you of the precious life chapter you share together.
From preschool on through their academic journey, your child will have a wonderful variety of capable teachers. However, you are your child’s greatest teacher. Here at Golden Days at Home, we believe in this phrase so fervently we adopted it as our motto. We take this belief to heart repeating and sharing its truth with […]
With summer holidays looming in the near future and the rising cost of travel and accommodation, consider the option to plan a meaningful staycation for your family. A staycation is the idea of staying at home while enjoying vacation time and activities together. To set the stage for this unique experience, include luxuries your family […]
Janet Nicole, author and creator of Golden Days at Home recently received a request for an interview. A new publication with the goal of bringing more attention to the amazing small business owners, artists and creatives in the community approached Janet Nicole desiring to feature Golden Days at Home, LLC in an upcoming issue. We […]
