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....
by Marilee Hartling | Aug 1, 2019 | Parenting, Toddler
The last stage of potty training is “independent toileting.” This stage is usually experienced after potty training has become a part of your child’s normal routine. It may take a few months before your child can go a couple of days without having an...
by Marilee Hartling | Jul 8, 2019 | Parenting, Preschool, Toddler
After your child shows signs of readiness, the second stage of Potty Training is “Toilet Practice.” During Toilet practice children may want to sit on the potty when mommy does — allow for this to happen. Toilet Practice involves helping your curious child to...
by Marilee Hartling | Jul 1, 2019 | Parenting, Preschool, Toddler
June was an exciting month! Our themes were working together, community helpers, celebrating daddies, and celebrating graduation. Each of our classes worked together to create a large green tissue paper caterpillar. We learned about fireman, policeman, doctors, and...
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