children
Tips for Fussy Eaters
Whether it’s something common like broccoli or a food that you think everyone should love, having a child who is a fussy eater can be a bit of a roadblock for most parents. Believe it or not, it is actually extremely common for most children to go through this difficult eating phase. It might be…
Read MoreChild Development 101
Lets face it, raising a child can be a bit nerve wracking. Between work, school, and daily life it can feel impossible to find any time to make sure your little one is developing properly. To help make things a little easier for you, here are the five main areas of child development that you…
Read MoreThe Importance of Safety and Consistency for Children
Consistency is the cornerstone of learning. Children learn through exploration and outcome. If they push a button it sounds ‘ding!’. And, no matter how many times they push that button the outcome is the same. Button = ding. During these uncertain ‘Covid’ times children are having a difficult time – let’s face it – we…
Read MoreSo, you are having a power struggle with your toddler?
You are feeling like, well frankly, an idiot. You are thinking, “why am I arguing with a child?” You are feeling that he/she should have a hefty amount of respect for you and know that you are ‘the boss of him/her’ – right? We have all been there. We say things like “if you are…
Read MoreTalking with Your Child
by Danielle Gallop We all know that communication is a combination of what you say and how you say it. Did you know that a good part of communication is your body language too? As adults we are moving and doing all day every day! There is always something that needs to be done. We…
Read MorePotty Training Success
Don’t worry. Your child will not wear a diaper to college! I tell all the parents at our preschools that patience is the key to success – at potty training, introducing new foods or sleep routines. You have all heard the saying “you can lead a horse to water – but you can’t make him…
Read MoreSpring and New Beginnings!
There are two times a year that people typically “start fresh”… New Year’s and SPRING! New Years is a good time to set resolutions, if you are anything like me, you abandoned these good intentions a few months ago. Spring it a time for new beginnings and “Spring cleaning”. But why do we wait…
Read MoreHappy 2017!!!!
Each year each person vows to change…. “New Year’s Resolutions”. Everyone has wonderfully inspired intentions of “making this the best year yet!” I encourage that!!! Especially when it comes to being a better parent. We all want to be that perfect parent! (of course). I suggest small and attainable steps for being better – at…
Read MoreWinter Can Be Long
Winters in New England… need I say more? I am sure that other parts of the country have worse winters. Ours here are probably not that bad, unless you have something to do and the roads are messy or you have a child stuck indoors. I can’t do much about the roads. I can,…
Read MoreSummer Time is COMING! Yay
If you are anything like me, you wait all year until summer! You forget that summer brings with it a lot more that beautiful sunshine. Summer time is filled with moving up ceremonies, graduation, communions, confirmations, family barbeques, packing and unpacking for beach trips, trips to the park, etc. We look forward to reading a…
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