At this time, the CDC advises that travel increases your chance of getting and spreading the virus that causes Covid-19. Domestic travel within the United States is only advised for those who are fully vaccinated against the virus. If you are not vaccinated at this time staying home is the best way to protect yourselfContinue reading “Top Tips for Traveling Safely With Your Family This Holiday Season”
Category Archives: Family
Talking to Children About the Election
With the election just around the corner, I’ve been pondering how to engage my son in conversation about it. But if the unprecedented nature of 2020 has hammered in one lesson, it’s that there’s a “child” version and an “adult” version of everything. So the big question for me right now is: As we soakContinue reading “Talking to Children About the Election”
Fun Halloween Activities for Preschoolers & School-Age Children
As children get older, Halloween is right up their alley. It’s a day when their fantasies can be lived in real time. Before you begin to plan, get your children involved, as they likely have some fun ideas of their own!
Halloween for Infants & Toddlers
While some young children love the spooky spectacle of Halloween for other children Halloween can be unsettling, or even scary since developmentally distinguishing fantasy and reality is not yet fully understood. At Vivvi, we celebrate by making Halloween a special “Orange Day” with these activities: 1. Make orange playdough or slime 2. Red and yellowContinue reading “Halloween for Infants & Toddlers”
Making Mask – Wearing Comfortable & Fun
Face coverings are an essential component in keeping children safe as they return to school and child care and other group settings and it is required for use for children over 2 years old. Here are some tips on making it a daily family practice. Offer Variety and Choice: Many parents know that most battlesContinue reading “Making Mask – Wearing Comfortable & Fun”
Early Learning Skills: Help Your Baby Learn Math Through Conceptualization
It’s never too early to start teaching math skills. In fact, young children develop basic math and literacy skills from the moment they are born. Through everyday experiences and interactions with you and other trusted adults, babies can develop an understanding of basic addition and subtraction. Many parents have a misconception that they should startContinue reading “Early Learning Skills: Help Your Baby Learn Math Through Conceptualization”
The Importance of Play
When you think of what children need for healthy development, what comes to mind? Probably nutritious food, cognitive prowess and a loving home…play might not make your list. Here is why it should,..