by Marilee Hartling | Jun 18, 2018 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Preschool, Toddler, Uncategorized
Our Preschool Prep toddlers had a great time learning about farms and baby animals this month! Paper plate cows, sheep with cotton balls, pigs made from pink paper cups, and baby chicks decorate our window and shelf. So much fun! In our farm at ECDA, our...
by Marilee Hartling | Apr 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sometimes children just need a bit of encouragement. Being a bit shy is normal, but here are some tips to help your little one to feel more confident. 1. Give emotional support 2. Don’t always tell your child what to do 3. “Good job” is not enough 4. Effort counts 5....
by Marilee Hartling | Mar 29, 2018 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Uncategorized
What is Mindfulness after all? Being mindful is a way of living, being fully aware of the moment that you are in. That means being truly present by learning to understand your emotions and how they affect you. Mindfulness is all about finding your own balance. Mindful...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 23, 2018 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Uncategorized
Social problem solving skill development is a process that begins very early in childhood. We see the progression of these skills every day in the toddler groups in our office on Melrose where children and parents meet weekly for facilitated developmental play and...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 16, 2018 | 0-6 Months, Second Baby, Uncategorized
Infant Separation Anxiety Infant Separation Anxiety begins around 6-8 months when infants suddenly become fully aware that their parents exist apart from them. They understand that their parents can leave, but they don’t, however, fully understand that they are...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
We made red play doh for our toddler groups in honor of Valentine’s Day. Our play doh is nontoxic and even “edible.” It isn’t very “tastey” so most toddlers only taste it once, but it will not hurt if it is ingested. We have received many requests for our recipe so...
by Marilee Hartling | Jan 16, 2018 | 0-6 Months, 6-12 Months
Tummy Time is simply the time that babies spend lying and playing on their tummies and off their backs while they are awake. This time is invaluable to babies and has a ton of positive outcomes that can be great for your child. We’ve written about: “5 Ways Babies do...
by Marilee Hartling | Jan 9, 2018 | 0-6 Months, 6-12 Months
Tummy Time is simply the time that babies spend lying and playing on their tummies and off their backs while they are awake. Lying prone (tummy down) on a blanket on the floor Lying prone on mommy or daddy’s tummy or chest while mommy or daddy are reclining Lying...
by Marilee Hartling | Jan 2, 2018 | 0-6 Months, 6-12 Months
Did you know that Pediatricians and physical therapists are concerned that babies are spending too much time on their backs when they are awake? Parents are encouraged to get their babies to spend at least 30 minutes a day on their tummies while they are awake. ...
by Marilee Hartling | Dec 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
Themes for December for the Preschool Prep Program included Family Traditions, the Celebrations of Light, Winter, Christmas, Chanukah and making holiday gifts for parents. Concepts and vocabulary introduced included opposites such as “big and little”,...
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