by Marilee Hartling | Apr 12, 2019 | Parenting, Second Baby, Toddler
The term “good enough” comes from the work of Donald Winnicott who studied mothers and infants. He concluded that mothers don’t need to be perfect parents but “good enough”. We now incorporate dads as well and refer to “good enough” parents when we talk about...
by Marilee Hartling | Apr 3, 2019 | Parenting, Preschool, Toddler
While kids don’t share the same kinds of responsibilities that we have as adults, they do have their own share of daily demands to manage. If frustrations pile up, kids can get stressed. Below please find 5 ways to help your child manage worries and anxieties that...
by Marilee Hartling | Mar 28, 2019 | 0-6 Months, 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Parenting
Caring relationships help children to gain a sense of self. Loving relationships also help children learn to develop a sense of trust in the world and others around them. Below are 6 ways to support your growing child in developing his/her caring, understanding and...
by Marilee Hartling | Mar 21, 2019 | Parenting, Preschool, Toddler
Everything’s been coming up GREEN at ECDA this month! The children enrolled in our Preschool Prep program celebrated St. Patrick’s Day, learned about many different green fruits and vegetables, as well as how the color green is made. We made Leprechauns...
by Marilee Hartling | Mar 21, 2019 | Parenting, Preschool, Toddler
Are you curious about when it’s okay to allow your child to watch TV? Do you ever wonder which games and screen programs are best for your developing child? Below please find five examples of ways to navigate introducing your child to the media and screens. Once your...
by Marilee Hartling | Mar 6, 2019 | Parenting
Life can be erratic, especially with a busy family. Although there may be a lot of moving pieces, there are ways to help you make your household operate more effectively and efficiently. Below are 6 tips to help you make the most of you and your family’s valued time....
by Marilee Hartling | Mar 6, 2019 | Parenting
How can we raise our children to be comfortable in their bodies when weight and weight shaming is an ever-present theme in our society? Below are some suggestions to help you help your child navigate their relationship with food and their unique body types. 1. Model...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 21, 2019 | Preschool, Toddler
The children enrolled in our Preschool prep program have been learning about caring, sharing, love, and family. They painted refrigerator magnets made from heart-shaped cookie cutters and air-dry clay, which were wrapped and given as special gifts for their parents on...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 5, 2019 | Toddler
The children enrolled in our Preschool prep program have been learning about and celebrating the Chinese New Year! They have decorated colorful dragon masks, colored dragon puppets, made chinese lanterns, danced with their parents and teachers, and made pigs using...
by Marilee Hartling | Jan 24, 2019 | Toddler
Happy new year! Preschool prep is back in session and our theme is “Bears, Snow, and Winter Animals.” The children experienced powdered snow, shaving cream snow, and cotton ball snow. They made bear puppets using paper bags and glue — they honed...
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