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Why Children Like Repetition, And How It Helps Them Learn

October 8, 2021
Posted by Caribu

24 Jul

People often say that practice makes perfect. Research certainly supports this, especially in children. In fact, studies have shown that repetition can be critically important for learning in general—especially for memory and language learning. So while adults can easily pick up new information from a single exposure, when kids ask to watch the same movie they’ve already seen a hundred times or read the same book before bed for the 10th night in a row, it might just be their way of learning the storyline. And although it might be boring or even annoying to do the same thing over and over and over (and over and over) again, this extra practice might be just what children need to learn new things.

Family

It’s ‘Potty Superhero’ To The Rescue! Share Some Toilet Training Inspiration On Your Next Caribu Video-Call

October 8, 2021
Posted by Caribu

24 Jul

Potty training can be one of a parent’s hardest jobs! While some kids catch on quickly, others might take months. Investing the hours needed for toilet training requires patience, kindness, and encouragement. Once your family decides to practice the potty, it’s important to have some positive motivation! To help inspire your little one, take a look at two new books in the Caribu app: Potty Superhero: Get Ready For Big Boy Pants! and Potty Superhero: Get Ready For Big Girl Pants! by Mabel Forsythe.

Camp Caribu, Family

7 Superhero Activities For Summer That You Can Enjoy With Your Family From Home

October 8, 2021
Posted by Caribu

23 Jul

Looking for ways to keep your little ones active, engaged, and smiling this summer? Take some time to celebrate their superhero selves with homemade costumes, activities, and adventures. With most theme parks closed, festivals cancelled, and Comic-Con moving online, you can use these ideas to spark fun summer days for the superhero kids in your family. Here are seven superhero activities to try from your home.

Family

Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much For Brain Development

October 8, 2021
Posted by Caribu

23 Jul

Young children need to enjoy the process of learning instead of focusing on performance. Educators and parents can emphasize the joys of trying new activities and learning something novel. We need to help children understand that mistakes are a welcome, normal part of learning. This period is also the time to establish a growth mindset—the belief that talents and abilities are developed through effort instead of being innately fixed. Educators should avoid labeling children or making universal statements about their ability. Even compliments such as “You’re so smart” are counterproductive. Instead, emphasize persistence and create safe spaces for learning. Children will learn to love learning if we show enthusiasm over the process rather than fixating on results.

COVID-19, Family

How To Talk To Your Grandkids About These Turbulent Times

October 8, 2021
Posted by Caribu

22 Jul

Being a grandparent is one of the greatest joys of life, but even the best nanas and pop-pops may find themselves struggling with how to handle the questions, anxiety and other emotions coming from their grandchildren as they take in the world right now. As elementary school children express anxiety about the COVID-19 pandemic, feel the associated boredom and also absorb what they can of the complex discussions of institutional racism, law enforcement policy and white privilege, there are bound to be a lot of questions.

Family, Publishing

The Power Of Comics

October 8, 2021
Posted by Caribu

21 Jul

For a long time, comic books and graphic novels were geared toward children on the basis that, because they have pictures, they’re not “real books.” As a child, I wasn’t allowed to read comics for that very reason. I read my first comic book as an adult when I met my husband, who is the comic buyer for our local shop. Today, I am the mother of two girls who are obsessed with manga (Japanese comics). This year alone, I have read over 400 comic books. It’s safe to say that comics play a very large part of our family’s reading life.

Family

Here’s How To Plan A Backyard Vacation Your Entire Family Will Love

October 8, 2021
Posted by Caribu

21 Jul

Spending time in your backyard is great for your health and well-being, and this year it can serve as a place for a family staycation. With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping more people closer to home, a backyard vacation can be a fun way to spend time together and build new memories as a family while spending time in green space.

Family

It’s Superhero Week at #CampCaribu! Prepare For Action And Adventure In Your Virtual Playdates

October 8, 2021
Posted by Caribu

19 Jul

Put on your costumes and fasten your capes! This week is Superhero week at #CampCaribu, and we’re highlighting some of our favorite comic book friends in the Caribu app. From everyday heroes to magical mutants, the week will feature fun and friendly characters on exciting missions. Plan your Caribu Calls to set up virtual playdates, and read these superhero stories together with friends and family. If you don’t yet have the Caribu app, download it today so you can connect with your loved ones and enjoy all of the action!

COVID-19, Family

When This Is Over, My Baby

July 19, 2020
Posted by Caribu

18 Jul

When this is over, we’ll go to your favorite playground, my baby. We’ll stay until the sun sets and I’ll push you on your favorite swing. Or I’ll teach you how to pump your legs like you were learning before this pandemic started and I’ll watch as your face lights up with joy and excitement as you swing yourself through the air. Delighted at how high you’re flying.

Family

It’s Turtle Time! Read About Sea Turtle Conservation With Your Family, And Help Make A Difference

October 8, 2021
Posted by Caribu

17 Jul

Did you know that sea turtles lay about 110 eggs per nest? And that they have been around since the dinosaur era? If you’ve read the book Turtle Summer: A Journal for My Daughter, by Mary Alice Monroe and Barbara Bergwerf, you might have already begun to explore some of the impressive ways that sea turtles interact with their environment. The book is featured in the Caribu app as part of #CampCaribu’s Week 6: ‘Under The Sea.’ It is a photographic journal of a scientist mom and her daughter who volunteer to monitor loggerhead sea turtle nesting and hatching on a South Carolina beach.