Babies can be magical. They can be SO cute. So lovable. And so…boring? Yes, that’s right. Babies are not always an entertainment powerhouse! Babies can be really boring! They are basically still gestating for the first few months of life, their brains wired for survival. They have very high sleep needs for rapid brain growth Read More
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A Day with Your Newborn
During the first few months of a baby’s life, there is a seemingly endless cycle of caregiving. Between the diapers, feeds, and naps, how do you interact with a tiny baby? Babies don’t come with instructions and many parents worry that they don’t know how to spend time with their baby. Here are a few Read More
Civics and Your Family
Civics can be defined as our roles and responsibilities (and privileges) as citizens. Learning about civics includes: How processes work Our history Identification of problems How we create change. Usually civics refers to government, but it can refer to any group. For children, that group can simply mean preschool and family. You might think of Read More
Diaper Changing an Active Child
Diaper changing and dressing time can be really hard with very active children. Here are some tips: Sometimes it hurts Children with diaper rash can be resistant to diaper changing time not only when they have a rash, but because of the memory of a rash. Treat it early, treat it thoroughly and see your Read More
Social Skills
During covid-19 homebound time, most parents have expressed concerns about their children’s lack of socializing. They worry that their child is missing out on developing important social skills for when they start (or re-start) school. This is a valid concern, as friendship making skills are a very important component of school success. However, there are Read More
Grocery Store Shopping With Children Tips
Going to the grocery store with children is a challenge, especially now when we are limiting our trips and practicing social distancing. Keeping your little ones engaged and occupied while perusing the store shelves is hard and can require a lot of patience. Here are tips to make that shopping trip fun, efficient and safe! Read More