Child Development - Growing Together Westchester

Screen Time at Age 5: How Much, What Kind, and Why It Matters

Helping families find balance without the guilt. Introduction By age five, many children are well-acquainted with tablets, televisions, and even […]

Your four-year-old was having a great day. Then suddenly, they’re crying, screaming, or throwing themselves on the floor. What happened?

Introduction Five-year-olds are full of energy, opinions, and budding independence. At this stage, they’re eager to help and start understanding

Teaching Coping Skills, Flexibility, and Confidence (Without Losing Your Mind) Let’s face it: watching a 5-year-old melt down because their

Four-year-olds are amazing. They ask tons of questions. They want to help with everything. They have big dreams and wild

Helping Little Minds Pause, Breathe, and Grow Mindfulness isn’t just for overworked adults or yogis on a mountaintop. It’s a

Young children feel things deeply—and when those feelings get too big, they don’t always have the words or tools to

At five years old, your child is entering the exciting world of friendships with all the joy, confusion, giggles, and

At age five, kids are energetic, imaginative, and curious—basically tiny explorers in Velcro shoes. But with that comes a reality

At age 5, many children are crossing into the “school-age” mindset — a time when grown-ups start talking more about