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 8, 2018 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Preschool, Toddler, Uncategorized
Last week was Halloween and we completed our October theme of “Fall Family Fun.” We prepared for Halloween by decorating sticker pumpkins with different kinds of mouths, noses, and eyes, and we reviewed various parts of our bodies and faces. We also got ready for...
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 18, 2018 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Preschool, Toddler, Uncategorized
October’s theme for the preschool prep program is Fall Family Fun and Pumpkins! This week, we placed potting soil into small, carved-out pumpkins. The children used spoons to scoop the soil into the pumpkins and to add the pumpkin seeds into the soil. They had...
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...
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