by Marilee Hartling | Apr 12, 2019 | Parenting, Second Baby, Toddler
The term “good enough” comes from the work of Donald Winnicott who studied mothers and infants. He concluded that mothers don’t need to be perfect parents but “good enough”. We now incorporate dads as well and refer to “good enough” parents when we talk about...
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...
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...
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 | 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...
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...
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