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 | Apr 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Is your child always testing your limits? Congratulations, you are probably the parent of a strong-willed child! You might think that she is stubborn and difficult. But, you may also want to consider that she is curious and self-motivated. Strong willed children are...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 24, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Preschool, Toddler, Uncategorized
Children start to develop a separate “sense of self” around age two, and their non-compliance only means that they are trying to be a person separate from you. At that stage, it’s common to hear lots of “I don’t want to get dressed!” “I don’t want to go to bed!” “This...
by Marilee Hartling | Jan 30, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Preschool, sensory integration, Toddler, Uncategorized
We finished our January Curriculum for toddlers and Preschool Prep. What FUN!! The concepts we introduced were “opposites” (Day … Night; Hot … Cold; Front … Back; Hard … Soft; Inside … Outside; Over … Under), hibernation, animals and people in winter, snow and bears....
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 27, 2014 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, elementary school, Featured, Preschool, Toddler, Twins, Uncategorized
While various forms of therapy can be beneficial for a child, many children may find it scary or difficult to verbally express themselves for many reasons. Art therapy is a quickly growing specialized area of psychotherapy that can help children (and adults) express...
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