A Not-So-Tiny Storm There is no fury like a toddler who was given the ‘wrong’ cup. Every parent, caregiver, daycare teacher or early childhood educator knows that while toddlers might be tiny, their tantrums are not. While this can be a frustrating experience and some days can feel like you are walking on eggshells, […]
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Quiet Time Activities for Preschoolers Rest is a major component of overall health and for a little growing and fast-moving body, naps and rest mid-day can make all the difference. Whether your preschooler attends childcare, daycare, or spends their days at home, building quiet time into your daily routine is essential for recharging the batteries
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Readiness is the key to success…and fewer messes Potty Training is a huge milestone within early childhood education…and oftentimes one of the most daunting. It is right up there with first steps, firsts words, and those first crayon murals on the living room wall. When you look at your toddler with their cute little voice,
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Preschool-Aged Children and the All-Important Nap If you’ve ever tried reasoning with a overtired, cranky preschooler who is in need of a nap, you already know that naps aren’t just a luxury—they’re essential. During the early years of their development, a daily nap is more than a little rest break for children (and their
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Easing the Stress of Drop-Off Mornings are hard. Add in tears, clingy hugs, and woeful “can’t I go to work with yooooou”’s and the morning suddenly went from hard to, well, harder. Navigating the emotional rollercoaster of daycare and preschool drop off is tough and if you’re in the throngs of a really difficult season
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Consistent Morning Routines Make a Difference There’s nothing quite like hastily herding everyone out the door while running through the mental checklist of ‘to do’s’: “Has everyone eaten?” “Are shoes on feet?” “Have backpacks been packed and water bottles filled?”…the list goes on. Then to send children off to school and head to the next
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