Authored by Pat Holmes, Family & Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension Educator Causes of stress for children come from both positive and negative experiences in their lives such as starting school or day care, a birthday party, birth of a new sibling, camping out for the first time, separation/divorce of a parent, change […]
Before You Buy Toys
Whether you plan to purchase toys for a holiday or another special occasion here are some things to consider before you buy: Age and Development of the Child Of course you want the child to enjoy the toy. Toys may be marked as to appropriate ages for that toy, but what if you are not […]
Parents Helping Young Children
Causes of stress for children come from both positive and negative experiences in their lives such as starting school or day care, a birthday party, birth of a new sibling, camping out for the first time, separation/divorce of a parent, change of parent’s employment, moving to a new location, a sleep-over, homelessness, family illness, or […]