by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 16, 2026 | Character, Communication
Has your child ever thrown a tantrum or had a complete meltdown in the middle of a store? If you’re like most parents, the answer is yes! Instead of trying to bribe them with toys, chocolate, or ice cream, try calming strategies for kids. In this article, we’ll share...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 12, 2026 | Content, Core Skills
Whether you have a newborn or a story-loving toddler at home, it’s a question that’s likely crossed your mind: When do kids learn to read? The answer is that it doesn’t happen all at once. Long before kids become fluent readers, they start building pre-reading...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 7, 2026 | Communication
If your toddler’s testing their teeth in all the wrong places, they may be seeking attention, having difficulty communicating, or craving oral stimulation. Learning what triggers your toddler to bite is the first step in stopping the behavior. In this article, we’ll...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 3, 2026 | Confidence
Figuring out if your crying child is in the throes of a tantrum or a meltdown comes down to whether they’re angling for something or they’re just plain overwhelmed. Both reactions look similar to an outside observer, but handling them requires different approaches. In...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Mar 24, 2026 | Character, Communication
Mindfulness isn’t a new concept. But this age-old practice from Buddhist tradition has slowly made its way across the globe over the past few years. While this concept is usually introduced to adults, teaching mindfulness for kids has a lot of benefits, too. If you’ve...
