by Miniland Team | Jun 22, 2023 | Child development and emotions, kindness, mindfulness, Social and Emotional Learning
School is officially out! Summer days are finally here, and with that so many exciting adventures! Trips to see family and friends, summer camp, pool days, visits to the beach, and running around endlessly. It’s all so much fun and activities like these can be...
by Miniland Team | May 22, 2023 | diversity, inclusion, Social and Emotional Learning
Early childhood is the ideal time to begin emphasizing the importance of inclusion and acceptance. Helping young children recognize differences in genders, cultural backgrounds or physical abilities will help them become more considerate citizens and give them the...
by Miniland Team | Feb 15, 2023 | Child development and emotions, kindness, Social and Emotional Learning
Tips to promote kindness and respect “Kindness matters.” We hear that phrase pretty often, but how often do we actually put it into practice without thinking about it? How often do we lend a helping hand, let someone with less items cut in line at the grocery store. A...
by Miniland Team | Jan 26, 2023 | Social and Emotional Learning
Happy New Year! Can you believe it’s 2023? Neither can we! The start of a new year brings about many emotions: nostalgia, excitement, anxiety, and above all: determination. How many New Year’s Resolutions have you heard about so far? Most adults resolve to eat better,...
by Miniland Team | Dec 8, 2022 | Child development and emotions, Gift Ideas, learn through play, mindfulness, sensory play, Social and Emotional Learning
It’s December. Holiday Toy Guides are in full swing. Best Toys for Kids are in every news broadcast, Instagram post, and article you can find. Parents stress about making sure their children have the “hottest toy” or the “must have toy” of the year. Most of these...
by Miniland Team | Nov 30, 2022 | Child development and emotions, kindness, Social and Emotional Learning
The holiday season officially kicked off with Thanksgiving weekend! This particular season is a great time to talk with children about what they are grateful for. As the holiday season continues, it is important to help them vocalize their gratitude verbally or...