Since the beginning of this unusual time in our world we have consistently heard the words “the new normal” and “social distancing”. They have become a regular part of our conversations and how we look at the world. While we all know there is change happening in our lives, we also know that things will […]
Like many parents and providers, I am concerned about children transitioning back to childcare after being at home for several months. We are aware that our children are entering a vastly different world than they are used to due to new recommendations and regulations for childcare. As a parent of a two-year-old and another due […]
By this time in quarantine, I bet a lot of you have seen enough of your family’s faces. I’m also sure you are feeling some guilt about having enough of being at home nonstop with your families. This. Is. Normal. Our society has us programmed to work 40+ hours a week where we only have […]
Social-emotional development is an important life skill we often learn while at school, interacting with our teachers and peers. We practice empathy, self-control, and decision-making. We can practice social-emotional development at home too! Here are some ways to promote social-emotional development at home: Think out loud/self-talk: Children are learning how to regulate their emotions. We […]
