Best Potty Training Techniques
Are you struggling to potty train your child or are thinking about it but don’t know where to start? Use these best potty training techniques for success.
Benefits of Unstructured Play to Child Development
Play is on the decline in our society and unstructured play is critical to child development. Let’s look at what unstructured play is and why it matters so much.
Importance of Reading to Your Child
Reading to your child is one of the most important things you can do for their development. It has so many benefits for children. The more you read and the earlier you start, the better for children’s learning.
Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Home Daycare
What is developmentally appropriate practice and why does it matter? Do I need to be concerned about it in my home daycare?
5 Surprising Things That Hurt Kid’s Self-Esteem
We all want to be great parents with super confident kids. Here are some surprising things that actually hurt kids self-esteem.
Helping Kids Learn to Get Along
Helping kids learn to get along and build relationships is one of the most important things caregivers can do for them. Social skills are the key to a successful future.
What Every Parent Should Know About Food and Behavior Problems
Sometimes it seems like kids just go nuts for no reason at all. Your calm, well-behaved sweetheart turns into a lunatic for seemingly no reason and spoils a perfectly good day. You might be surprised to learn that food and behavior problems in kids go hand in hand.
How Much Should My Child Be Eating?
How much should my child be eating? Many times we think kids aren’t eating “anything” when they are eating the appropriate portion sizes for their age. Find out what appropriate portion sizes for young kids really are.
Why Do Kids Act So Bad When Parents Are Around?
Are kids fifty million times worse for their parents than at school or daycare? Why do kids act out when parents are around?
10 Ways to Handle a Strong-Willed Child
I was a strong-willed child, and I raised one. I know how frustrating it can be to have a battle of the wills with a small child, but there is help!