by Barb Merchant | Nov 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Everybody has bad days. Sometimes we all feel the need to release our negative energy and get out our feelings. Little ones are no different, except they don’t necessarily have the same coping and communication skills. Sometimes all they want is a nap, and sometimes...
by Barb Merchant | Oct 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
At Stretch-N-Grow nutrition is just as important to us as getting in exercises, and we believe in educating our kids about the importance of good foods, and importantly, good proper hydration. Making sure that everyone gets hydrated is an important part of ensuring...
by Barb Merchant | Sep 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
As kids prepare to go back to school, or are gearing up to start pre-school for the first time, one of the things their caretakers dread and have to prepare for is the onslaught of sniffles and colds. Children are going into new rooms, exposed to new friends, and a...
by Barb Merchant | Aug 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
As the school year approaches, the importance of being able to assemble quick and easy snacks becomes increasingly important. Whether the snacks are there to eat during the day, or to help transition from school, to after school activities to tide someone over till...
by Barb Merchant | Jun 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Sometimes it can be difficult to get kids to get up and move their bodies, which is so critical for them to grow up healthy and strong. It can be frustrating when they won’t stretch, don’t want to go on a walk, and just sit at the playground rather than get goofy on...