Why is it important to take care of yourself when you are a parent? If you were going to run a marathon, you would probably do several of the items on this list: Being a parent is like running a marathon every day! What are the benefits of practicing self-care everyday? Puts Gas in Your Read More
Parent Tips
Making “No” Easier
The Power of “Maybe” Your child: Mommy, I want…[this, that, the other thing].You: No.Your child: Please….You: I said no!Your child: It’s not fair! (Stomp, stomp, door slam.) Sound familiar? How nice it would be if “no” were all it took: “Okay, Mommy, what ever you say.” Back to reality… When the answer is no (and Read More
Eat Your Veggies!
Some vegetables can be bitter, and we have a built-in, survival reaction to avoid eating bitter things-it could be poison! Adults can override this instinct (and our taste buds dull as we age), but some children are overly sensitive to bitter tastes. This can be a genetic predisposition, and not simply a case of your Read More
Plants and Kids
Don’t Eat The Philodendron! If you are like me, you have been filling your house with plants for years. Or maybe you simply have one or two favorites around for a little greenery and life. Either way, it is important to know that some common household plants are poisonous to children and pets. When I Read More
Environmental Print
Environmental print is printed letters or symbols that surround children in their daily lives. Examples are street signs, labels on food, and billboards. Environmental print is usually the first print that children recognize. It helps children make the connection in their brains that letters and symbols mean something. The value of using environmental print activities Read More
My Father Had a Grocery Store
Early learning/school readiness skills can be taught in a fun way-by playing games! What does playing early learning games accomplish? When can you play? Since this talking game requires no “props”, you can play anytime. As a bedtime ritual, getting ready in the morning, during a long car ride, instead of TV, while you are Read More