by Marilee Hartling | May 15, 2019 | Preschool, Toddler
Our theme for the month of April for our Preschool Prep program at ECDA was Spring and “GROWING!” – Growing Insects, Seeds, and Children. The children planted sunflower seeds in wet paper towels and ziploc bags and placed them in the sunlight in our...
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 | Apr 3, 2019 | Parenting, Preschool, Toddler
While kids don’t share the same kinds of responsibilities that we have as adults, they do have their own share of daily demands to manage. If frustrations pile up, kids can get stressed. Below please find 5 ways to help your child manage worries and anxieties...
by Marilee Hartling | Mar 21, 2019 | Parenting, Preschool, Toddler
Everything’s been coming up GREEN at ECDA this month! The children enrolled in our Preschool Prep program celebrated St. Patrick’s Day, learned about many different green fruits and vegetables, as well as how the color green is made. We made Leprechauns...
by Marilee Hartling | Mar 21, 2019 | Parenting, Preschool, Toddler
Are you curious about when it’s okay to allow your child to watch TV? Do you ever wonder which games and screen programs are best for your developing child? Below please find five examples of ways to navigate introducing your child to the media and screens. Once your...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 21, 2019 | Preschool, Toddler
The children enrolled in our Preschool prep program have been learning about caring, sharing, love, and family. They painted refrigerator magnets made from heart-shaped cookie cutters and air-dry clay, which were wrapped and given as special gifts for their parents on...
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