by Marilee Hartling | Oct 26, 2020 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Celebrations, Parenting, Party Time
“Halloween isn’t canceled, but it has to be adapted,” said Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, a Seattle-based pediatrician in response to a question about celebrating a beloved holiday during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. When many communities are setting strict guidelines...
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 | 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...
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