The Daddy Call At a local chain store not too long ago, I saw this woman and her young child. I overhear her say, let’s do the “daddy call”. I was completely fascinated and followed them to see what this daddy call was all about. It was a set of notable sounds they used to […]
PREPARING YOUR CHILDREN FOR SPRING AHEAD
PREPARING YOUR CHILDREN FOR SPRING AHEAD What does spring ahead mean? It means staying lighter longer and not eating dinner in the dark. However, it also means your 8’oclock bedtime is now 9 and not to mention the loss of an hour’s sleep. Sounds terrifying, doesn’t it? There are plenty of little trick to do […]
The Cost of Quiet
The Cost of Quiet I have known for a longtime the damage increased screen time has done to young children. While sitting in a class the other day I heard something that turned a light bulb on as they one of the biggest whys behind this subject. Things on a screen changes every 15 seconds. […]
The “H” word in parenting-HALLOWEEN
The “H” word in parenting-HALLOWEEN There are many “H” words in parenting that is for sure. Happy, hug, heartfelt, healthy, and humorous are ones that are common in everyday parent living. But the big “H” word HALLOWEEN consumes us parents sometimes starting as early as August of every year. Why is Halloween such an important […]
Going Back To School 2021
Going Back To School 2021 Preparing to go back to school is a yearly ritual, however this year may be more anxiety driven for children and families. Most students have not been inside a classroom in over a year so the number of emotions can be higher than normal. How can parents prepare for this […]
Supporting Distance Learning
Supporting Distance Learning With so much of the world in uncharted waters the idea of distance learning is another unknown. Do young children learn effectively through this model of teaching? We are about to find out. I feel we have been advocating less screen time for children and suddenly it is the method of choice […]
Are You Feeling Summer Break Feels Like A Part 2 for 2020
Summer Break Part 2 – 2020 Reality End of school year is always an exciting moment in time. Families planning a much-needed break, vacations and fun. Well then 2020/Covid pandemic happened. Summer break is upon us, yet it feels like we have been on summer break for the last 2 months and we should be […]
Behavior Management Techniques For Children
Behavior management has many different definitions. Not every technique works with every child and every family. Being consistent with your approach at a young age helps management of behaviors easier. Children thrive with consistency and boundaries. Starting a good routine before there is a behavior issue will make dealing with that behavior much easier. Time […]
Healthy Eating Habits
Healthy Eating Habits Eating healthy as an adult is at times very challenging. But being a good role model to children is key to help them have an easier time with these decisions as they grow into adulthood. What I notice is the extremes- parents super diligent with their children’s eating habits versus the ones […]
Children And The Healthy Eating Battle
Children And The Healthy Eating Battle By Jennifer The way children like to eat is often a battle. Sometimes it is just easy to give into their wants versus looking at long term behavioral diet trends. I will tell you with 100% certainty when a preschool teacher see parents bring their children to school with […]
