As social media becomes a central part of children’s lives, parents play a vital role in guiding them to navigate these digital spaces safely. At Caliday School Age Programs, we believe in empowering children to handle online interactions with confidence. In this blog, we’ll explore how you can set healthy boundaries, recognize and address cyberbullying, and foster open communication to keep your child safe in the digital world. Learn practical tips for creating a safe and supportive environment both online and offline.

In a world where academic achievement often takes center stage, it's easy to overlook the significance of social and emotional development. Read on to understand why SEL is just as important to a child’s development and lifelong success.

Establishing healthy eating habits in school-age children is essential for their growth, learning, and overall well-being. In this blog, we'll explore the importance of promoting healthy eating habits and how we can guide children toward making nutritious choices that last a lifetime.

As educators, parents, and community members, it’s our responsibility to create an environment where every learner feels valued, supported, and empowered. Here's how we can promote inclusivity and support diverse learners in our educational systems

In today's rapidly evolving world, technology plays an increasingly significant role in education, offering both opportunities and challenges for families with elementary school children. For families, finding the right balance between screen time and real-world experiences is crucial for well-rounded development. Here’s how technology can enrich education while maintaining a healthy balance:

The partnership between parents and teachers is crucial to academic success, as it forms the backbone of a supportive learning environment that ensures students not only succeed academically but also grow into well-rounded individuals. Here’s how effective communication between parents and teachers can be created, and why it’s essential for student success.

Want to know how to encourage your little learner as they approach their first day of kindergarten? This month’s blog will guide you and your family as you navigate this exciting (and sometimes nerve-wracking) milestone!

Summer is here, and while it's the perfect time for relaxation and fun, it’s also a wonderful opportunity to keep your child’s learning journey alive and thriving. Balancing education with enjoyable activities can make summer both enriching and memorable. Here are some effective strategies to promote your child's learning over the summer.

Emotional Intelligence and Empathy are important traits to instill in a Childs development. Read on to learn how you can model this behavior and help your child with understanding their emotions.

Learn more about strategies for nurturing confidence in children and why failing should be a learning opportunity.

Learn more about the importance of physical activity for children, and how Caliday supports this essential component of a Child’s development.

Learn about the importance of early childhood education and the stages of brain development, and contact Caliday to enroll your child in an extended care program in Maryland today.

Social media is a part of everyone’s life, no matter what age. Check out this post for some important tips for making sure your child has a healthy relationship with social media.

Extracurricular activities are essential for your child’s growth. Finding the right one can be difficult, however, because your child is unique and not every activity will be a good fit. This post can help you choose what’s best.

For parents looking for a place for their child to go before and after school to learn and play with other children while in a safe, positive, and caring environment, consider an extended care program.

For parents looking for a place for their child to go before and after school to learn and play with other children while in a safe, positive, and caring environment, consider an extended care program.

When a child is considered “shy,” it often means they are highly sensitive (aware of and strongly affected by their environment), introverted (needing time away from others), less interested in social interaction due to being absorbed in their own worlds, or anxious in social situations.

"Life skills” are simply skills that are necessary or desirable for participation in everyday life. They enable people to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of life, and they can be taught and learned starting in childhood.

Financial literacy is the ability to understand and use financial skills such as money management, budgeting, and investing. This includes borrowing money and paying off debt, creating and sticking to a budget, and knowing the differences between financial tools and options for investing, taxes, and similar concepts.

Some fears, anxieties and worries are normal in children. For most children, the anxieties they have will go away on their own or with the reassurance of their parents. However, in some cases, anxiety can be persistent and start to affect the child’s mental health and wellbeing, carrying over into other areas of their life like school, activities, and friendships. In fact, about 9.4% of children aged 2 to 17 have been diagnosed with anxiety.