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 | Apr 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sometimes children just need a bit of encouragement. Being a bit shy is normal, but here are some tips to help your little one to feel more confident. 1. Give emotional support 2. Don’t always tell your child what to do 3. “Good job” is not enough 4. Effort counts 5....
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 | 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...
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