Everybody Loves PIES! People often ask us what exactly a SKILLZ Child Development Center is. And that is one of our favorite questions! When educating children, it is important to consider the ENTIRE child. We do this by focusing on four developmental areas: Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social. We call this the PIES Method. If […]
Usually, we think of motivation in one of two ways: Do it right & you’ll get [reward] Do it wrong & you’ll get [punishment] This is a very simplistic model of motivation, but to be fair, most adults don’t study the psychology of motivation when prepping to become parents. Let’s talk about two basic categories […]
In the old days, it was expected that kids would know to be seen and not heard. Developmental science has come a long way since then, and these days we understand that the concepts of discipline and focus actually take time to learn, and that the perceived lack of focus in younger kids can be […]
Nowadays, it seems that children are only interested in their video games, smartphones, and social media platforms.Parents are frustrated with their children’s lack of motivation for and attention to other activities and are at a loss as to what to do. Therefore, parents often respond by taking devices away and punishing their children. Although this […]
Grade school can be quite the experience for any child. It is a place where a child not only learns academically but one where a child must learn to socialize and function in the world. Unfortunately, there are a lot of negative experiences that a child may have when going through school. Whatever those experiences […]
Over the past five months, schedules have been upended and downtime has taken over. However, as the new school year gets underway, reality is going to show up and we are going to be scrambling to get ourselves and our children back on a productive path. In the book “The 7 Habits of Happy Kids” […]
As we continue through the current pandemic and re-opening efforts present real challenges, school districts everywhere are trying to devise the best plans for children, teachers, and staff to return. While there will be no perfect solution for each family, parents must consider all the information and choose the option that works best for their […]
Our new Life Skillz program starts this week! Each month, kids will participate in weekly age-specific discussions on the character traits that will help them become even more amazing ninjas. We will be starting the series learning all about CHARISMA! (Trouble seeing the image? Click here for a pdf version of this month’s Life Skillz […]
As the pandemic carries on, our coping skills are starting to unravel. For many people, this has become the ultimate emotional test. As we continue to maintain our distance from each other, not only have our social lives been halted, but our emotional support is wavering as well. And while we have been living this […]
For a child, being stuck at home can get boring quickly! While we know that boredom is actually one of the key drivers of creativity in kids, it can also be challenging for children and parents alike as kids struggle to cross the line from complaints to imaginative activity. Hopefully, this coloring sheet will help […]