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Kids and Science: A Perfect Match

July 11, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Kids and Science

Science is all around us! We never have to go far to point out something scientific to our children. It is in our homes, in our bodies, outside; it is EVERYWHERE! Science is the perfect subject for kids as children are naturally curious. They use all their senses to observe and learn about the world … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Health and Sciences Tagged: development, kids and science, love of science

Deceptively Educational: Encouraging Academic Growth During the Summer

July 9, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 2 Comments
Deceptively Educational Summer Fun

After what has felt like the longest school year EVER, it seems like an impossible feat to get your kids to focus on any academics. Of course they would rather play outside, hang out with friends, go to the beach or do just about anything that is NOT school related. Well I am here to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education Tagged: development, education, summer fun

Healthy Teeth, Happy Kids: Positive Changes

July 7, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 2 Comments
Healthy Teeth

“Bad mommy!” Those are not exactly the words you want to hear from your long time dentist. “What did I do?” I thought to myself. My kids bush their teeth every day; we use anti-cavity toothpaste; I water down all the juice. “What went wrong?” Well, apparently a lot. I am sad and a little … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and Sciences, Parenting Tagged: child development, healthy kids, healthy teeth

10 Benefits of Playing Soccer

July 3, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 12 Comments
Benefits of Playing Soccer

During the summer of 2014, to honor the 2014 FIFA World Cup, I decided to put together a list showing some of the benefits of playing soccer. Once you read this list, which is certainly not exhaustive, you can clearly see why soccer is the #1 sport in the world! FIFA World Cup took over all … [Read more…]

Posted in: Benefits of Play, Child Development, Learning Through Play, Parenting

10 Ways to Boost Child Development at the Beach

June 30, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Boost Child Development at the Beach

As a parent and school psychologist, I am always trying to find ways to combine fun with education. With kids being home all summer, it’s even more important for me to continue to provide them an education. Now, I am not a teacher, but I have been provided with a great deal of advice and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education, Outdoor Adventures, Travel Tagged: child development, jersey shore, learning through play, Math, reading, Writing

Welcome to Mommy University

June 28, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

For as long as I can remember, I wanted to help others. In high school, I decided I wanted a career in psychology, but it wasn’t until after I graduated from the University of Rhode Island and began working as an Arts and Humanities Associate Director at a local YMCA that I knew I wanted … [Read more…]

Posted in: Information and Faculty Tagged: development, mommy university, parenting advice
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