The effects of competition on children vary based on the child, the type of competition, and the behavior of the child’s parents. It is our job, as parents, to keep the negative effects in check and promote the positive effects.

Why is Play Important to Children? As parents, teachers, and role models we often get swept up in living our daily lives and forget or postpone our playtime.  It seems that there is always somewhere to go, something to get done, or some responsibility staring us in the face.  Time to play is important for [...]