by Marilee Hartling | Jan 26, 2012 | Featured, Preschool, Uncategorized
Preschool Separation Anxiety online pay advances Preschool Age Separation Anxiety may be the most exhausting form of separation anxiety. Usually related to a new stress such as going to preschool for the first time, going to a play date without a parent, having a...
by Marilee Hartling | Jan 24, 2012 | 0-6 Months, 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Featured, Preschool, Toddler, Twins, Uncategorized
We recently traveled to Ray’s recording studio with our Wednesday Toddler Group to record some of our infant and toddler group songs. Marilee brought her guitar. Ariko brought the children’s gathering drum. Evette and Genie brought the shakers and...
by Marilee Hartling | Jan 20, 2012 | 0-6 Months, Featured, Uncategorized
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 | Jan 5, 2012 | 0-6 Months, Featured, Uncategorized
Come join our “Tummy Time Workshop” Our pediatric therapy group is working on educating families with young babies about the importance of “Tummy Time.” We provide information and opportunities to practice “Tummy Time” in our Developmental “Mommy and Me Groups.” ...
by Marilee Hartling | Dec 16, 2011 | 24-36 Months, elementary school, Featured, Preschool, Toddler, Uncategorized
Taking Turns with the Watering Can 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...
by Marilee Hartling | Dec 16, 2011 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, elementary school, Featured, Preschool, Second Baby, Toddler, Uncategorized
Personal Story books are helpful for Children of all ages who are handling changes or transitions. Changes and transitions are much more difficult when they are unexpected. This is true for parents as well as for children. Accidents, emergencies, and other...
by Marilee Hartling | Dec 7, 2011 | Featured
5 Guidelines for Creating a Personal Story Book for Your Child 1. If your child is old enough, involve her in the story-making process and make the book together. (example: picture above shows Daddy and Daughter are creating their book “Daddy Goes to Work...
by Marilee Hartling | Dec 2, 2011 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, elementary school, Featured, Preschool, Second Baby, Toddler, Twins, Uncategorized
Many of our calls at the Early Childhood Development Associates come from parents, grandparents, and teachers who are concerned about their children’s worries and anxiety. Children worry when things happen unexpectedly, when there are transitions or separations, and...
by Marilee Hartling | Sep 24, 2011 | elementary school, Preschool, Uncategorized
One of the most frequently asked questions by parents, teachers , school directors , and principals is this: How do we know when a child needs a consultation or assessment? Here are things to look for in identifying children who may benefit from a...
by Marilee Hartling | Sep 24, 2011 | Preschool, Uncategorized
We frequently receive calls from parents with preschool age children. The most frequently asked question is this: What kind of services does the early childhood development associates provide for preschools and the children they serve? Here is the...
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