by Marilee Hartling | Jun 19, 2020 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Celebrations, Parenting, Toddler
‘In anticipation of this year’s Father’s Day, we wanted to share some of our favorite books that celebrate the precious bond between a father and a child. Be it Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, Mo Willems’ Knuffle Bunny, or My Dad is the Best...
by Marilee Hartling | Jun 19, 2020 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Celebrations, Parenting, Uncategorized
In a comprehensive piece of writing that summarizes the latest research on the topic of fatherhood and the role of father figure(s) in a life of an individual, Joshua A. Krisch talks about “the Father Effect”, a term coined by social scientists to describe...
by Marilee Hartling | Jun 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Baby Faces By Margaret Miller The youngest of readers will enjoy seeing their little colleagues in this collection of adorable portraits. They will see that smiles, pouts, and wrinkly noses, come in many different shades and colors. Because babies learn to recognize...
by Marilee Hartling | Jun 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
(Originally published March 1st, 2020) The topic of race and ethnic differences is endlessly complex, no matter how we approach it. It is not surprising that when it comes to discussing race with children, many parents (especially white parents) tend to address the...
by Marilee Hartling | Jun 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
While we want to believe that the world that our children come into is a hospitable and welcoming place for all, it is difficult to deny today’s reality. Today’s world is complex and can be unfair, cruel, and difficult to navigate for so many, far more often than we...
by Marilee Hartling | May 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
Introducing children to scientific concepts in the early stages of their development can be as easy as one, two, three! Presenting real knowledge in the form of games, poems, and board books during the first five years of your child’s life can help bypass...
by Marilee Hartling | May 12, 2020 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Early education, Parenting, Preschool Prep, Toddler
Even before they can speak, children are able to comprehend the general relationship between numbers and objects. As their verbal capacity grows, they are primed to understand and articulate basic mathematical concepts. Children’s songs and nursery rhymes, sets of...
by Marilee Hartling | May 4, 2020 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Parenting, Toddler
Animate the language Use variations in intonation and facial expressions in conversations with your child. Modulate volume, gesticulate, and emote. Maximize eye contact and let your child see your face and the movement of your lips when you are speaking. For those who...
by Marilee Hartling | May 4, 2020 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Parenting, Toddler
While social distancing and collective bouts of “cabin fever” are among the more frustrating aspects of the current lockdown, being presented with many opportunities to talk to and in front of your children is its remarkably beneficial aspect. Early parent-child...
by Marilee Hartling | Apr 29, 2020 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Parenting, Toddler
Following our discussion of the importance and numerous benefits of silly play with your children, we wanted to give you some inspiration. We’ve put together a selection of books that demonstrate different ways in which laughter and playfulness become effective...
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