Tips for Having House Guests With Young Children
When you have a young child, having guests can be just as challenging as traveling to someone else’s home. Below you will find tips to ease SOME of the stress with hosting overnight guests as well as...
View ArticleMaking Homework Less Stressful: 10 Tips to Help the Homework Routine
Let’s face it, kids receive homework assignments starting in kindergarten these days and after a long day at school (and your long day at work), the last thing anyone wants is a homework battle....
View Article12 Tips for Stress Free Haircuts
Getting your child a haircut can be a memorable experience, but it can also be a very stressful experience if you’re not properly prepared. To help make your child’s hair cutting experience as...
View ArticleToddler Nutrition: Just How Much Should a Young Toddler Eat?
Do you worry that your child is not eating enough? Are you concerned about your child’s proper nutrition? It’s a common concern among many parents of toddlers and sometime we adults have unrealistic...
View ArticleTips To Deal With A Screaming Toddler
Toddlers love to hear the sound of their own voices. And yes, as annoying at it is, toddlers love to shriek-often at the top of their little lungs! Often in public places like grocery stores and...
View ArticleHow Does My Parental Screen Time Impact My Child’s Development?
Ever stop to ponder the question, “Do I pay more attention to my cell phone screen or my iPad than I do to my own child?” If you haven’t, you should. As early childhood educators we often have...
View Article7 Parenting Tips on Building Self-Esteem and Self-Reliance in Young Children
Give Choices: We all feel more in control when we are given a choice and not forced to do something. Making choices gives children a sense of power, creates responsibility and allows them to learn from...
View ArticleWhat Are the Warning Signs of Autism, and Why Should ALL Parents Be Aware of...
As parents we worry, sometimes unnecessarily about our children. We ask ourselves questions such as, “Is he developing on target?” or “Is his speech delay a sign of other problems?” That’s why it is...
View ArticleDo You Think My Child Has ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?
Do you think he has ADHD? As an early intervention therapist this is a question I get asked by parents with children as young as 16 months of age. It is important to know that ADHD should never be...
View ArticleParenting Strategies to Encourage Kids’ Scholastic Success
Sometimes it’s hard to know how to best encourage your children in their schoolwork. You don’t want to do their work for them, and you don’t want them to feel pressured in unhealthy ways. Here are some...
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