by Marilee Hartling | Mar 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Saying no can be so hard! You want to see them happy and you hurt when they are hurt. But, it’s important for your children to learn about limits. 7 tips: saying no and setting up limits 1. Keep in mind that the big picture is the most important 2. Manipulation...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 17, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Second Baby, Toddler, Uncategorized
Tantrums during the toddler years are NOT a result of your parenting. You didn’t do anything wrong. Temper tantrums during the toddler years are a normal, inevitable, even necessary part of growing up. When your toddler tantrums, don’t take it personally, it...
by Marilee Hartling | Oct 23, 2013 | 6-12 Months, Featured, Uncategorized
Children and Self Esteem The excitement of mastering a task can be seen in young babies as they roll over, grasp a cracker and stack blocks. These experiences ultimately provide a base for a feeling of oneself, of self-esteem. When parents encourage a baby who has...
by Marilee Hartling | Aug 10, 2013 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, elementary school, Featured, Preschool, Second Baby, Toddler, Twins, Uncategorized
Our Preschool Prep Group focuses on the skills that will be needed for each child who is transitioning to preschool program in the Fall. Many of the children who have grown up in our infant and toddler group programs move into our Preschool Prep Group once they turn...
by Marilee Hartling | Jun 27, 2013 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Featured, Preschool, Second Baby, Toddler, Uncategorized
We are super excited for our upcoming Teddy Bear Picnic event! For the last two weeks we have been preparing and getting ready for our fun picnic. June is Teddy Bear month at ECDA, and we have definitely been having fun with all of the teddy bears at the center. We...
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