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...
by Marilee Hartling | Apr 29, 2020 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Parenting, Toddler
The popularity of funny homemade videos on TikTok and YouTube is evidence of our love of all things silly. While we all can use a good laugh every now and then, no one appreciates silliness more than children. Experimenting with sounds and facial expressions,...
by Marilee Hartling | Apr 17, 2020 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Parenting, Toddler
Having extra time with our children is a perfect opportunity to read together. Being read to offers toddlers the ultimate bonding experience with the parent. Sitting close, having your attention, and hearing the sound of your voice are the building blocks of healthy...
by Marilee Hartling | Apr 9, 2020 | Celebrations, Parenting, Toddler
Our sense of time might be affected by the quarantine lockdown: without a defined work and school schedules Monday feels like Thursday, and Saturday is no different from Tuesday. But nothing can stop the arrival of spring with its holidays and celebrations that...
by Marilee Hartling | Aug 15, 2019 | Parenting, Preschool, Toddler
It’s been an exciting summer so far at ECDA for our preschool prep program! Our theme for week one was “Rainbow Fish.” The children enjoyed water play, painting with watercolors, and making rainbow fish out of paper plates, glitter, and googly eyes....
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