Vicki Hazelwood 3/12/25 Vicki Hazelwood 3/12/25

Art and the Aging Brain

Research shows that engaging with art can help keep the brain sharp, improve emotional well-being, and enhance overall quality of life! Learn more in this blog post.

Building Brains 11/24/22 Building Brains 11/24/22

Music Comes Naturally to Children

Children respond to music at a very early age. Infants can be soothed by music. Young toddlers naturally move their bodies to the beat of the music. Read more about music and child development in this week’s blog and learn some tips to promote music participation at home.

Rebecca Smith MACP 12/22/21 Rebecca Smith MACP 12/22/21

Engaging the Brain Over the Holidays

In this week’s blog we explore some ideas to try at home that will keep your child’s young brain (and yours) stimulated over the holidays.

Building Brains 10/21/21 Building Brains 10/21/21

The Art of Dressing-Up and Engaging in Dramatic Play

Your child’s brain will delight in its ability to practice a new role through the act of dressing up and engaging in dramatic play. Check out this week’s blog where we take a quick look at what some of the benefits of encouraging your child to dress-up are.

Building Brains 9/30/21 Building Brains 9/30/21

Engaging in Play Through Open-Ended Toys

Wanting to increase your child’s creativity and imagination? Wishing your child will develop a strong sense of confidence and make their own decisions? Looking for individual and group play activities? You’ll want to read this week’s blog on open-ended play!

Vicki Hazelwood 2/5/21 Vicki Hazelwood 2/5/21

Benefits of Block Play

Did you know six standard LEGO bricks can be combined in more than 915 million ways? Find out more about the benefits of block play.

Building Brains 7/24/20 Building Brains 7/24/20

Arts and Crafts

Crafts will entertain children for hours, and there are thousands of easy craft ideas online. However, they’re more than a fun activity; crafts have a plethora of benefits for children.