by Marilee Hartling | Jun 16, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, elementary school, Preschool, Toddler, Twins, Uncategorized
Or is she worried about making friends? It is heartbreaking to think that your child maybe feeling lonely. The effect of loneliness on your child’s life can be more than just depression or anxiety. A child who feels lonely may not be confident and may feel rejected,...
by Marilee Hartling | Jun 2, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Toddler, Twins, Uncategorized
JOIN OUR PRESCHOOL PREP SUMMER SESSION! CLICK HERE May was a very exciting and busy month for the toddlers who attend our Preschool Prep Program. Spring Curriculum themes included exploring bugs, insects and planting flowers in the pots the children painted for...
by Marilee Hartling | May 26, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Preschool, Second Baby, Toddler, Uncategorized
Does your toddler start screaming as soon as you get to the doctor’s office or even when he recognizes the parking lot? It is normal. It means that your little one is developing memories. He remembers that someone did something to him last time that he was at the...
by Marilee Hartling | May 19, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Uncategorized
Toddlers and young children tend to be egocentric, which is normal. Toddlers need help to learn that not everything is “mine”. They may not initially understand the concept that when they trade in something or something is taken away, they can have it back later. It’s...
by Marilee Hartling | May 5, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Preschool, Uncategorized
Preschoolers are not too young for bullying. After the age of 3 the brain is developed enough to understand someone else’s point of view. At this stage of development, toddlers can recognize feelings in peers and be empathic. So, yes, preschoolers are capable of...
by Marilee Hartling | Mar 17, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, elementary school, Preschool, Second Baby, Toddler, Uncategorized
Making friends is a basic social-emotional skill that isn’t as rapidly developed as walking and talking. Communication skills, interpersonal skills and emotional self-control are developed with practice. You can help your preschooler learn to play cooperatively, share...
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