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 […]
I love brain science. I am fascinated with the research and findings that have been discovered in the past several years regarding the developing brain. One of my favorite sources of information is the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. This is one of the online sites I explore as I deepen my […]
I have recognized during the time that I’ve been teleworking that my two-year-old goes through periods in which he turns into a wrecking ball. He will be playing appropriately, then the toys start crashing and flying as he is wrestling or bouncing off objects. I have had to step back to determine the need or […]
“Alright, we’re stuck at home, we’ve been potty training TOO LONG now. We’re buckling down and getting this done!” How many parents out there have said this to themselves during this quarantine? My daughter is 2 1/2 and we are currently trying to potty train. There is so much pressure to have your child potty […]
In the midst of a global pandemic, we may begin to feel an overwhelming sense of anxiety or fear about multiple things. The CDC notes that learning to cope with this stress can be beneficial for you, your loved ones, and your community. Here are some easy ways for parents and children to practice self-care during COVID-19: […]
