by Marilee Hartling | Apr 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
…AND NOW FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT! Mother’s (or Father’s) Little Helper This super-fun activity is known to adults by it’s not-so-glamorous name: chores. While many parents are aware of their toddler’s aptitude for making a fine mess, few...
by Marilee Hartling | Mar 31, 2020 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Uncategorized
WE ARE GOING TO THE ZOO! Going to the Zoo. Really. While an actual trip to visit the animals might have to be postponed, zoos and aquariums all over the country are offering a glimpse at their inhabitants via stream from live webcams. Here are some of the places you...
by Marilee Hartling | Mar 30, 2020 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Uncategorized
Many of us find our regular schedules brought to a halt as we combine our efforts to slow down the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus by following Safer-at-Home emergency order. As a result, we are now tasked with creating the “new normal” for ourselves and for our kids....
by Marilee Hartling | Mar 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
As we follow numerous news reports on COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, we, as parents, are tasked with managing our own anxiety. It becomes particularly important as we try to become a source of comfort and assurance to our children. Our life experience and knowledge...
by Marilee Hartling | Sep 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Around their first birthday, children start realizing that they are entities separate from their parents. This realization can be accompanied by the fear of being left alone or abandoned. Without a developed concept of time a child cannot yet comprehend the idea that...
by Marilee Hartling | Sep 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Our Summer Preschool Prep Program culminated with Llama, Llama, Red Pajama. This story is one of our favorites and children were asked if there ever had to wait for mama like Llama, Llama did in the story. Everyone nodded, “Yes!” Children and adults were...
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