There is no greater feeling than being connected to another. If you are anything like me, having a child who is securely attached to you is your number one goal. Building an attachment with your child is essential to optimal development all throughout life. In this blog post, I am going to share with you... Continue Reading →
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Baby-Led Weaning; A Respectful Transition to Solids
Baby-led weaning is a popular route that many parents are taking when transitioning their child to solids. I was so intrigued when I first heard about it, but honestly, I was so concerned about the risk of choking. So, I did my own research and in this post, I will tell you all about the... Continue Reading →
Tackling Toddler Temper Tantrums
OK let’s be real, we have all witnessed a child have a temper tantrum. Whether it was first hand as a parent or educator or in the grocery store on aisle 6. I’m sure we can all agree that there is nothing worse than seeing a child have a temper tantrum. From the loud screeching... Continue Reading →
Is Sharing Really Caring When It Comes To Toddlers?
Have you ever reminded your toddler about sharing toys when headed to preschool or to a play date? It’s totally normal and I see it every day when interacting with children and their parents. We as parents, want our children to be social and conscious of those around them and that’s wonderful. Sharing is caring,... Continue Reading →
Teaching Children About Charity
If your children are anything like the kiddo’s I know, they lose interest in toys quite frequently. They may have grown out of it, it might not be as challenging to them as it was before, or they have new toys that capture their attention more. With the holiday time wrapping up, our children received... Continue Reading →
Holiday Hugs: Teaching Children About Consent
As the holiday times are vastly approaching, your child will be surrounded by many faces, some old and some new. Although we as parents may be familiar with the company that arrives during this time, our children might not be. We offer smiles and hugs to welcome friends and family as they come and go. While this... Continue Reading →
The Ultimate Guide to Preparing Children For Holiday Socializing
Talk to them about it days in advance We all know that the best way to communicate is with words. So, to get your child ready for holiday socializing you should talk with them, and let them know what they can expect. Some questions to answer include: Who will all be coming? How long are... Continue Reading →
Natural Born Reflexes That All New Moms Should Know
Some people think that babies are born as a clean slate, and everything that they know is somehow learned from their environment. While this might hold some truth, there are some natural born reflexes that all babies are typically born with. I’m so excited to tell you about them, and I hope you recognized or... Continue Reading →
Creating a Peaceful Naptime
Naptimes are essential, not only to our children's brain development but also the parent’s mental health. Like seriously, how would we survive without our little one’s napping. In this post, I’m giving you a couple tips on developing a stellar naptime routine for you and your child. Before naptime arrives it’s important that your children... Continue Reading →
Homemade Ice Cream with Children
I love this activity! As I child, my mom and I would make homemade ice cream together. It was so fun to vigorously shake the bag and then open it and surprise nice chunky ice cream. I’m smiling as I think about doing this activity with my children one day. Here’s what you’ll need (this recipe... Continue Reading →
