Waking up with an elbow in your crotch and a freezing little foot in your face isn’t the most relaxing way to start another day. Co-sleeping has its benefits; sharing a bed with your little one can help you feel bonded and her feel safe. By the time she’s a toddler or preschooler, though, your […]
You finally put your preschooler to bed, kiss her goodnight, shut off the light and gently close the door. You then settle in for a nice quiet evening, only to look up and find your little princess standing in the room telling you she does not want to sleep in her own bed. While a […]
Just because your little learner’s lead teacher makes it look easy, doesn’t mean that acting as an early childhood educator is simple. Teaching preschool age children requires highly specialized training when it comes to understanding the principles involved in working with this age group. This includes a full knowledge of early education, creating curriculum, child […]
Most parents adore that toothless gummy grin, but whether you like it or not, teeth begin to surface as your baby turns around 6 months old and his first milk tooth emerges. As your baby’s teeth appear, so do a host of new symptoms caused by the terrible teething process. Babies can suffer from a […]
It’s hard enough to have a child with special needs, but the challenges grow when you also have other children. The siblings of special-needs children have a set of needs all their own, and require just as much attention and understanding. Without these, copying behaviors can emerge. Knowing how to balance everyone’s needs will keep […]
Preschool is a time of transition for many children. Between separation anxiety, making new friends and getting used to a new routine, it may be difficult to get a good sense of whether or not your preschool of choice is a good match for your child. Pay close attention to your child’s moods, his interest […]
Some parents do a happy dance when their kids go off to preschool, while others fight back the tears as their toddlers cross the threshold into the world of school. No matter what camp you’re in, you and your toddler will likely feel some nervousness as the first day of preschool approaches. Preparing you and […]
If your preschooler knows a few letters of the alphabet and is showing an interest in reading, the time is just right for introducing him to phonics. Don’t let the word intimidate you. Phonics is a method of teaching reading in which children learn that letters have a corresponding sound. Children who are successful in […]
Feeling like you belong is important, no matter what age you are, and doing activities together as a family shows your little ones that you love and value them — and that you want to include them in your life. In addition to creating memories and passing on your own values, the activities that you […]
You are your child’s first and most important teacher. Those words may thrill or scare you but when you think about it, it’s obvious. By the time she starts school, she learns that she can trust you and that you believe in her. She believes that learning is fun and that diversity is a good […]
Sometimes, parents get carried away with decorating their child’s room and don’t realize the dangers that certain objects pose. Hanging things over your child’s bed can be hazardous. Use caution with mobiles, pictures or hanging nets used for toys or stuffed animals. Even if your child begs for the wall hanging you made out of […]
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