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Dealing with sibling rivalry

Understanding Sibling Rivalry

Parents of more than one child are likely familiar with the shouts, taunts, and even tears that can happen when siblings fight. While it might…

What is positive parenting

What is Positive Parenting?

Parents want their child to behave appropriately but also grow up to be happy and confident. Knowing how to create that balance can seem…

Getting organized for back to school

Setting a School-Year Family Schedule

For children of all ages, the transition from summer to school involves many considerations. Setting a school-year family schedule can help make…

Understanding toddler tantrums

Understanding Toddler Tantrums

Tantrums are a normal facet of early childhood development, but they can feel overwhelming – both for your child and for you. Here are some…

The importance of routine for kids

The Importance of Routine for Kids

According to Dr. Peter Gorski of Harvard Medical School, knowing what to expect from daily life can develop a child’s confidence. Here are some…

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4 Tips on Making Back to School Successful

It's August, and time to get ready for school again. For some of you it's the first time you are taking your little one to school. You are taking…

Supporting Your Toddler Through Separation Anxiety

Supporting Your Toddler Through Separation Anxiety

As a parent of a toddler, you may have noticed that your child is starting to show signs of separation anxiety – such as clinginess, tantrums,…

Modeling Behavior Why is it Important

Modeling Behavior - Why is it Important?

As a parent, you know how often your child observes and even imitates the things you say and do. According to psychologist Mark Nielsen, children…

Encouraging Children to Work Together

Encouraging Children to Work Together

As adults, we understand that being able to work successfully with others is an important life skill. However, young children are still developing…

Screen Time Tips for Young Children

Screen Time Tips for Young Children

Children have access to a vast array of computer technology and entertainment designed specifically for them. However, the American Academy of…

Understanding children tantrums

Understanding Children's Tantrums

When your child has a tantrum, you may feel a loss of control as well as confusion over what to do to help your child. Tantrums are a normal facet…

Whats An Ideal Child Care Environment

What's An Ideal Child Care Environment?

There are many factors that go into picking the best child care environment for your infant, toddler, or preschooler. A good child care center…

Helping children discuss their feelings

Helping Children Discuss Their Feelings

The world of a young child is filled with many new experiences and discoveries, and many different emotions. Just like adults, it’s important for…

Fun Ways to Teach Your Child About Money

Fun Ways to Teach Your Child About Money

From an early age, children can learn about money and value. While it may seem like a difficult topic to help a young child understand, there are…

How to transition your nursery

How to Transition Your Nursery

The move from baby to toddler can seem like a sudden one to many parents. There are a lot of big changes, including the need to transition your…

Ways to model good behavior as a parent

Ways to Model Good Behavior as a Parent

Young children are very curious and observant, and often mimic the behavior of their parents or caregivers. Recent research has suggested that a…

How to give preschoolers more independence

How to Give Preschoolers More Independence

Independence is a very important skill for children to develop. An independent child has greater self-esteem, confidence, motivation, and a sense…

Encouraging young children to cooperate with others

Encouraging Young Children to Cooperate With Others

The ability to cooperate with others is a skill that your child will carry with them through to adulthood. No matter what the age, being able to…

Tips for positive parenting

Tips for Positive Parenting

All parents want their child to grow up to be a confident, happy person, and there are many ways to help that happen. Positive parenting is a…

Tips for raising bilingual children

Tips for Raising Bilingual Children

In today’s global society, raising a bilingual child can be more useful than ever. In addition, children who can speak more than one language have…

All about conscious discipline

All About Conscious Discipline

The best way to discipline a child is something all parents think about. What is the best way to show your child the correct way to behave without…

Importance of routine for children

The Importance of Routine for Children

As adults, our reaction to routine varies. Some of us rely on routine, while others feel it’s dull. However, young children are different. Here…

Why gratitude is important for children

Why Gratitude is Important for Children

With Thanksgiving around the corner, you’re likely thinking of

6 ways to teach your preschooler about money

6 Ways to Teach Your Preschooler About Money

While preschool-age might seem too early to teach your child about being responsible with money, they already understand that money is important…

What to look for in a good babysitter

What to Look for in a Good Babysitter

When searching for someone to look after your child, you want to make sure you find the best person. You may have several questions and…

How to start a morning routine for preschool

How to Start a Morning Routine for Preschool

A consistent morning routine is one way you can help your…

How to set boundaries for preschoolers

How to Set Boundaries for Preschoolers

Preschoolers are endlessly curious, and like to test the limits of their behavior. This is an important way for your child to learn about their…

Your shy child and preschool

Your Shy Child and Preschool

Preschool is a wonderful opportunity for children to learn new skills and socialize with their peers. However, if your child is shy, you may be…

How to talk to your preschooler about bullying

How to Talk to Your Preschooler About Bullying

Many parents of older children are concerned about bullying, and want to ensure their child is being treated respectfully while also being kind to…

Creating a balanced family schedule

Creating a Balanced Family Schedule

With today’s hectic lives, it can seem difficult to create a family schedule that works for all members. Whether your family is large or small,…

Tips to reduce screen time for your young child

Tips to Reduce Screen Time for Your Young Child

These days, there are many apps, games, and online videos that are intended to entertain and educate young children. However, the American Academy…

Why your preschool is your parenting partner

Why Your Preschool is Your Parenting Partner

As a parent, you chose your child’s preschool because you believed it was the best environment to help nurture your child’s emotional, physical,…

How to model good behavior for children

How to Model Good Behavior for Children

As a parent, you know how often your young child observes and even imitates your words and actions. A parent is a child’s main source of knowledge…

Helping your child learn the alphabet

Helping Your Child Learn the Alphabet

Typically, children begin to recognize letters around the ages of two and three. They can begin to draw shapes that resemble letters, and start to…

Tips for successful potty training

Tips for Successful Potty Training

Potty training is a milestone that can seem both exciting and frustrating. If you want to help make the transition easier for both your child and…

Choosing the right bedtime for your child

Choosing the Right Bedtime for Your Child

Sleep is important for everyone, but particularly for children, who are rapidly developing both mentally and physically. According to the National…

How to handle tantrums gracefully

How to Handle Tantrums Gracefully

When your child has a tantrum, it can feel very overwhelming for you as well. How do you handle your child’s tantrum without melting down…

Helping your child overcome fears

Helping Your Child Overcome Fears

We can all remember being afraid of something as children, whether it was sleeping in the dark, monsters under the bed, or a neighborhood dog. As…

Teach preschoolers about gratitude

6 Ways to Teach Preschoolers About Gratitude

This Thanksgiving is an ideal time to help your preschooler learn about gratitude. Though young children may not be able to express gratitude in…

Teaching your young child manners in public

Teaching Your Young Child Manners in Public

If you’re the parent of a toddler or preschooler, you know that it can be tough to teach good manners and behavior in public. However, it isn’t…

Dealing with preschooler nightmares

Dealing With Preschooler Nightmares

As adults, we may have forgotten what it was like to have nightmares as a young child. With their expansive imaginations and lack of real-world…

How to teach your preschooler about sharing

How to Teach Your Preschooler About Sharing

As parents, we want to see our children playing happily with others, and being kind and sharing. You know that it’s an important life skill that…

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Age-Appropriate Household Chores for Preschoolers

Helping out with household chores is an ideal way for children to learn responsibility, develop a sense of self-worth, and feel useful. According…

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Ways to Help Your Child Learn About Animals

Children are fascinated by animals, and are always curious to learn more about them. Here are some age-appropriate ways you can help your…

Helping your child learn through hands on experiences

Helping Your Child Learn Through Hands-on Experiences

Hands-on experiences create a crucial foundation for your young child’s learning. A recent study showed that preschoolers were less likely to…

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Introducing Math Concepts to Your Preschooler

As adults, we tend to think of math in complex ways. We imagine intricate formulas, or the sort of everyday math we use with our finances.…

Technology tips for young children

Technology Tips for Young Children

These days, it seems like childhood is drastically different from even a few years ago. Young kids now have access to a whole world of computer…