Whenever children are being mischievous or doing something that they shouldn’t be doing. We often want to reprimand them so that they know that whatever it was that they were doing wasn’t safe. Luckily, for us, natural consequences take the guesswork out of it. When children experience natural consequences, it allows them an opportunity to... Continue Reading →
Often times when I am around multiple children, I frequently hear the word share. Whether it’s adults saying, “Share with….” or children echoing the words of their parents by saying “Mom said share!” I’m sure it comes as no surprise, but even I use to always say share. It wasn’t until I learned about introducing... Continue Reading →
I always adore it when children are eager to play outside, and not just simply riding their bikes and blowing bubbles but really getting down to the earth and dirty. It seems like such a nostalgic site to see. As a child, I remember spending hours outside with my sibling making mud pies and exploring... Continue Reading →
Hooray school is back in session and parents couldn’t be happier. Yes, children are amazing, and the summer was great but I’m sure we are all thankful that they are now in school for the majority of the day. Because of that, we miss out on a huge chunk of their day, and most times... Continue Reading →
The idea of creating an in-home safe space sparked some time ago when I worked at a child development center. I noticed, tucked off in the classroom was a small, cozy area in a discrete location. The sign above it read “alone box”. I was quite curious as to what this space was used for.... Continue Reading →
I think we are all aware of how important play is to children, especially young children. So much learning happens when children have the freedom to play. I find it adorable to watch how children interact with other children. In today’s blog, I hope you gain insight into understanding children’s play styles. There are about... Continue Reading →
There are a little less than 4 million babies born per year, and many of them are born to first-time parents. The journey to becoming a parent can be an exhilarating one. Creating life is such a great experience but the transition to parenthood can sometimes be challenging. So today I’m going to share with... Continue Reading →
I’ll be honest, when I first heard about co-sleeping, I was a little weary. Personally, my sleep is so important to me, and I feel as if co-sleeping would be an invasion. Granted, I am aware that as a new mom you get little to no sleep, but my room is sort of my safe... Continue Reading →
When I first started my undergrad program many years ago, one of the first things we learned about was child-led play. I honestly wasn’t quite sure what it was but like many of you have probably already done, I assumed that it meant allowing children to take the lead in their play. And basically, you’re... Continue Reading →
