If you’ve been following the blog the last few months, we’ve been focusing on growing character qualities in young children. Despite what many think, virtues like gratitude, generosity, courage and kindness are not inherent in kids. The good news is, character can be taught and grown in children in everyday moments through the use of […]
Happy Helpers: Growing Responsibility in Early Childhood Read More »
Your preschooler may be small, but his capacity for generosity is mighty! As the holiday season comes to a close, I bet your kiddo had some opportunities to practice caring and sharing. As the new year begins, you can continue to encourage your preschooler to flex those generosity muscles, because generosity isn’t just for end
Growing Generosity in Preschoolers Read More »
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Lights are twinkling, sugar is glistening, and everything feels a little more magical…and a little more unhinged. Have you noticed your children are cranky, teary and having more meltdowns than usual? Does this sudden shift in holiday cheer have you feeling perplexed? “The Christmas Crazies” are
Curbing the Christmas Crazies Read More »
With the Thanksgiving holiday just barely in our review mirror, and the Christmas season positioned squarely before us, most of us have visions of more than just sugarplums dancing in our heads! It’s a well-known fact that food is at the heart of every good holiday celebration, and it turns out that scientific research actually backs
The Kitchen: The Heart of the Home Read More »
If you walk into any store, drive down any street, or turn on your television or radio, it’s easy to see that the Christmas season is upon us. The decorations pop up earlier and earlier every year, and it’s easy to blow right past a holiday that invites us to slow down, pause, and be
Growing Gratitude in Preschoolers Read More »
Last month we took a dive into the wonderful world of Two-year-olds, and learned that the second year of life isn’t so terrible after all! In fact, the year between turning two and three is pretty terrific! Your child is learning new skills, language is exploding, and they are finding their sense of self. With
Blasting Off with your Three Year Old Read More »
Ah, the fresh air of Autumn is upon us, and with it, the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST). November 2, 2025 marks that biannual exercise in clock‑jiggling that, in the Fall, means one extra hour of sleep! This extra hour is welcomed by most teenagers and adults. But, if you are a parent of
When the “Time Switch” Throws Off Tiny Sleepers Read More »
If you’re a new parent, or even a seasoned one, you have undoubtedly approached year two with trepidation! This season of your child’s development is both wild and wonderful, bringing with it possible adventures in potty training, along with epic meltdowns, and a newfound desire for independence. The good news is, it isn’t all terrible!
The Not-So Terrible Two’s Read More »
Fall is a great time to embrace Preschoolers’ natural curiosity! The change of weather that September and October bring is rich with opportunities to explore and engage all the senses. It is also a wonderful time to teach children about the natural need for change, something that can often be difficult or scary for
Fall Fun with Preschoolers Read More »
Parenting is both an art and a science, and it can be challenging to discern how to guide our children in their earliest and most formative years. The days can feel long when our littlest ones are emotionally overwhelmed, tired, irritable, confused, and frustrated. Parents often feel the same strong emotions their kids are feeling,
The Four C’s of Positive Parenting Read More »