by Marilee Hartling | Feb 24, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Preschool, Toddler, Uncategorized
Children start to develop a separate “sense of self” around age two, and their non-compliance only means that they are trying to be a person separate from you. At that stage, it’s common to hear lots of “I don’t want to get dressed!” “I don’t want to go to bed!” “This...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 17, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Second Baby, Toddler, Uncategorized
Tantrums during the toddler years are NOT a result of your parenting. You didn’t do anything wrong. Temper tantrums during the toddler years are a normal, inevitable, even necessary part of growing up. When your toddler tantrums, don’t take it personally, it...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 10, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Sleep Consultations, Toddler, Uncategorized
Is my toddler ready? As many topics about early childhood, the central concerns about changing from a crib to a bed are about safety. Is your child trying to climb out of the crib? Then, it’s time. Typically, this will happen around 1 ½ to 3 ½ years old. There is no...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
We put together this list of our 4 favorites coffee places within walking distance from ecda’s office. We really like their coffee, snacks, deserts and tea! You can go with friends after one of our classes; with your little one in a stroller after a walk; or if you...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 3, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Preschool, Toddler, Uncategorized
As grownups we know not to grab something from someone else’s hands or hit someone in the face if we don’t like what they say. Sharing and taking turns are important skills for young children, essential for making friends and playing cooperatively. Toddlers must...
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