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November 23, 2022
Family meals are about connection, conversation, and shared experience. Research shows that regular family meals, 4 times a week or more, can support healthier eating habits, higher academic performance and improved self esteem. Here are a few suggestions to offer families - from parents in the Sparks video series!
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The more math talk children hear, the stronger their math skills. One study showed that in an average week, some children hear ~1,799 number words, while others hear ~28.
Read moreNovember 9, 2022
Challenging behavior is hard to ignore. However, since young children LOVE attention (positive or negative), giving too much attention to negative behavior can actually make it increase. Instead, suggest that parents notice and comment on what is going well.
Read moreNovember 2, 2022
For many parents, reading to infants can be confusing.
Read moreOctober 26, 2022
Too much Halloween candy comes with health, behavioral and sleep concerns.
Read moreOctober 19, 2022
Research has shown that when children pretend to be a superhero when faced with a challenge, it increases their ability to persist through hard tasks.
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