Have you been on the hunt for a great preschool? You may have noticed that there are many different types of preschools, and it can be overwhelming to compare them all. In addition to this, the COVID pandemic has made it stressful to send our children to a preschool with peace of mind. In this article, I […]
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Does your toddler ever annoy you or make you frustrated? It’s okay (and totally normal) if your answer is, “OMG, Yes!” Toddlerhood is not easy, and my heart goes out to all parents navigating toddlerhood right now. Despite the challenges that toddlerhood presents, when you choose to keep your cool, you can enjoy your child and come out on
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Why focus on birth-3? Numerous researchers have found that children’s experiences during infancy and toddlerhood have a major influence on their future success. The first 3 years of life is a key time to build the foundation for future learning, confidence, and moral development. The research on the importance of ages 0-3 has become so
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*This article is beneficial for parents with infants, ages 3 months – 18 months. Sleep plays a major role in a child’s development, as infants need between 14-16 hours of sleep, per day, for proper brain development and physical growth. The chart below lists how many times infants typically rest during the day according their
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**Beneficial for parents with children ages 18m-18yr. What are tantrums and what causes them? An official definition of tantrum is “an uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child (Oxford English Dictionary).” Tantrums are common between the ages of 18m-4yrs. During a tantrum, also referred to as a meltdown, children can cry,
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As more vaccines are being distributed, COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted, and life is slowly returning to normal. As a result, many parents will start returning to the office, and that means finding a preschool for their children to attend in-person. When choosing a preschool for children, ages 0-5 years, there are five critical factors
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My daughter is currently 19-months-old and, like most toddlers, she is very active and into everything. I have been wanting to create a play area for her; however, we live in a 1400 sq. ft home, leaving us with no extra space for a playroom. So, I recently converted my daughter’s nursery into an educational, yet functional,
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Social skills are the skills that we use to communicate, both verbally and non-verbally, with each other. They include the use of verbal language, gestures, and facial expressions. Social skills also consist of the ability to express empathy, and comprehend our own emotions. Social skill development is critical during childhood, because it determines a child’s
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created a “new normal”. As a society, we have settled into working from home, virtual schooling, wearing masks, and social-distancing. Many of us parents, primarily moms, have been at home with our children since March 2020, while working or looking for jobs. Every day, we are juggling work demands, child care, and
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In honor of Black History Month, I want to share some creative activities with you to help celebrate Black culture with your children who are between the ages of 12 months and 5 years. If you are not Black or African American, you may be reluctant to take on this task – especially if you
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