Mountain Park Academy and Learning Center Blog

National Hotlines – Children

These free national hotlines are set up for moments of crisis, so if you’re experiencing a critical need, you can contact one that fits your situation. While they do not offer therapy directly, the...

When to Suspect Allergies in Young Children

Some allergies are easy to identify by the pattern of symptoms that follows exposure to a particular substance. But others are subtler and may masquerade as other conditions. Here are some common clues that...

3 Simple Steps to Nurture Learning During Play

Educators know the importance of play for young children. Play can be filled with problem-solving, social learning, and delightful discovery experiences. During play, children seek repetition and familiarity, as they hone skills with familiar...

Weekly Pick

An amazing clip, the only one I could find of Shel Silverstein singing The Unicorn Song live on stage. The children were having such a great time singing along with the one and only...

The Amazing Power of Play

From a baby’s first social smiles to the imaginative games of a preschooler, playtime sets the foundation for learning and healthy relationships. But in an era of overscheduled kids and overworked parents, kids aren’t...

BEST WAYS TO DEAL WITH ANXIETY

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions. Despite anxiety being our body’s natural response to stress, it can also cause individuals to feel consumed by fear, worry, and uncertainty if they...