Happy Kids, Confident Parents

There are a few examples of child behaviors that are clearly undesirable in any setting, and a biting habit is high up on any such list. Biting in a daycare or other childcare setting can be especially concerning, and many parents and other caregivers wonder how to stop a child from biting at daycare. At […]

Stimulating mental development in children is naturally a common topic of parents, educators and other caregivers during young ages, and there are several resources and approaches available here. One area that has consistently shown great benefits for cognitive development for children of varying ages: The regular use of puzzles and similar games.  At First Steps […]

There are a wide range of skills that it's important for children to develop during their younger years, and one that cannot be forgotten about here is the realm of leadership skills. While not every child will eventually grow up to lead large groups of people, necessarily, cultivating leadership skills at an early age has […]

There are several foundational skills that children will develop during the early years of their lives, and one that's very notable is writing. While each child will develop writing skills at their own rate, there are some typical age ranges where this tends to begin - and some simple ways parents and educators alike can […]

First Steps remains committed to the health and safety of our staff, families, and the community. We are taking extra precautions to ensure that our facilities are clean and safe for everyone. As we continue to model for our children what it means to be “in this together,” First Steps would like to express our […]

It all starts with a strong foundation. A solid early education is the cornerstone of success later in life. When children are allowed to explore, question, and grow through their formative years, they set themselves up for a bright future. Interacting. Exploring. Questioning. Developing. These are all strong actions, imperative to human growth. When considering […]

It's important to teach children how to think, not what to think. By encouraging critical thinking and a sense of curiosity, we can help them become innovative thinkers who are better equipped to tackle future challenges. The famous saying “Children must be taught how to think, not what to think” by Margaret Mead needs to be put into practice […]