by Marilee Hartling | Mar 28, 2019 | 0-6 Months, 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Parenting
Caring relationships help children to gain a sense of self. Loving relationships also help children learn to develop a sense of trust in the world and others around them. Below are 6 ways to support your growing child in developing his/her caring, understanding and...
by Marilee Hartling | Nov 7, 2018 | 0-6 Months, 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Diversity, Parenting
Studies show that even babies recognize differences in skin color and hair texture. This awareness of differences grows as your child grows. Here are some tips for teaching your young child about diversity. Do your part to expose your child to diverse environments....
by Marilee Hartling | Oct 16, 2018 | 0-6 Months, 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Preschool, Toddler
Hang out at a playground, visit a school, or show up at a child’s birthday party, and there’s one phrase you can count on hearing repeatedly: “Good job!” Even tiny infants are praised for smacking their hands together (“Good clapping!”). Many...
by Marilee Hartling | Jul 6, 2018 | 0-6 Months, 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Uncategorized
Screen time for children has always been up for debate. Will it delay my child’s development if he watches TV? How much is too much? What can I do with my child instead of letting him watch TV or watch videos on my iPad? From the TV to even our smartphones, screens...
by Marilee Hartling | Jun 29, 2018 | 0-6 Months, 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Preschool, Toddler, Uncategorized
Parenting is quite a challenge. It’s a journey that opens the door for many people to question what’s right and what’s wrong. Some may say it’s an emotional roller coaster raising and parenting a child who will be ready for the real world. Just as much as it is an...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 16, 2018 | 0-6 Months, Second Baby, Uncategorized
Infant Separation Anxiety Infant Separation Anxiety begins around 6-8 months when infants suddenly become fully aware that their parents exist apart from them. They understand that their parents can leave, but they don’t, however, fully understand that they are...
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