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 | Jun 18, 2018 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Preschool, Toddler, Uncategorized
Our Preschool Prep toddlers had a great time learning about farms and baby animals this month! Paper plate cows, sheep with cotton balls, pigs made from pink paper cups, and baby chicks decorate our window and shelf. So much fun! In our farm at...
by Marilee Hartling | Mar 29, 2018 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Uncategorized
What is Mindfulness after all? Being mindful is a way of living, being fully aware of the moment that you are in. That means being truly present by learning to understand your emotions and how they affect you. Mindfulness is all about finding your own balance. Mindful...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 23, 2018 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Uncategorized
Social problem solving skill development is a process that begins very early in childhood. We see the progression of these skills every day in the toddler groups in our office on Melrose where children and parents meet weekly for facilitated developmental play and...
by Marilee Hartling | Nov 28, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Preschool, Toddler, Uncategorized
Theme for November for the Preschool Prep Program included Fall leaves, Fall changes, Turkeys and Thanksgiving traditions. Children brought leaves from their yards and we noticed the many colors and shapes. Leaves were used to make “leaf prints” and were...
by Marilee Hartling | Jul 8, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Preschool, Second Baby, Toddler, Twins, Uncategorized
Mindfulness skills have proven to be effective for reducing stress, calming the body, increasing focus and sustained attention and an increase in wellbeing. The purpose of teaching mindfulness to our children is to give them skills to develop their awareness of their...
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