Creative Kids Learning Center's Childhood Development Blog

June 27, 2025

How to Keep Children Safe Around Water

Here are several things you can do to make being around water a safe and fun experience for our kids, whether you’re at a local pool or visiting family on a lake.

June 20, 2025

Potty Training Tips and Resources

How do you know when your child is ready for potty training? There are some tell-tale signs to look for to help make the essential milestone a successful experience.

June 2, 2025

Turkey Recipes for All Occasions

June is National Turkey Lovers Month. Here are several recipes to help you and your family celebrate!

May 29, 2025

Celebrating Special People and Memories

While store-bought cards and gifts are always nice, there are several other unique and intentional ways for you and your child to recognize people who have made a lasting impact on your lives.

May 22, 2025

Growing Your Family’s Connection to Nature

While it can take a bit of planning and preparation, the natural world offers endless opportunities for children to explore, wonder, and grow. But what exactly is outdoor learning, and why is it so important in children’s lives?

May 21, 2025

Spring-Summer Menu Brings New Flavors

As the days get longer, we welcome new rhythms and warmer months. At school, we will transition into our newest Grow Fit® menu to share seasonal favorites for spring and summer.

May 2, 2025

Honor AAPI Authors and Stories

Each May, we celebrate AAPI month to honor and recognize the cultural contributions made to the United States by descendants of this diverse region, which includes the countries of China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, and more.

May 2, 2025

Supporting Your Child’s Teachers

Just as we encourage our teachers to establish caring, positive relationships with children, we encourage families to do the same with teachers.

April 29, 2025

Strawberries: A Berry Good Choice!

We hope you feel inspired to try some great, Grow Fit®-inspired recipes using delicious strawberries. They’re kid-approved and perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Trust us, they’re BERRY good!

April 24, 2025

Make Your Mom a Work of Art

Is there anything more endearing than seeing yourself through your child’s eyes?

April 14, 2025

Earth Day Books Worth Reading

By teaching children to be observant caretakers of their community, they can grow into conscientious adults who are mindful about being stewards of our planet and its natural resources. Reading books about nature, animals, protecting habitats, growing food, and more is a great place to start.

April 4, 2025

Fun Ways to Raise Eco-Champions

Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22. Here are 5 simple things you can do to raise children who care about the environment.

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