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Time-Out for Technology?  It’s 2019, and while most preschoolers don’t even know how to tie their shoes, we can almost guarantee that they know how to use the latest and greatest electronic devices. And, we don’t need statistics to tell us we are over-attached to our technology. It’s everywhere! More…

SHOWING LOVE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY Even as parents, we sometimes need reminders to show our children that we love them and don’t always necessarily need to be on their case about something. It’s easy for us to get wrapped up in the day to day robotic activities of parenting. More…

THROW KINDNESS AROUND LIKE CONFETTI AND SPRINKLE JOY IN YOUR HEART Do you remember being little and creating sweet homemade gifts to give to your family and friends during the holidays? The idea of creating or doing something meaningful can be as simple as using just a few craft More…

Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday among families. Every year we set aside a whole day to entertain our loved ones with a lavish family feast of traditional foods such as turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. It is also an opportunity to count our blessings and teach our More…

What is dramatic play? Dramatic play is a type of play in which children accept and designate roles, and then act them out. It is an activity where they break through their norms, pretend to be someone or something different from themselves and dramatize situations and feelings for the More…

Summer Learning Activities for your children Summer break is an opportunity for your child to unwind and recharge, but it’s important to ensure he or she is having an active mind. By incorporating summer learning activities into your child’s day, you can have fun while helping him or her get More…

Reconnecting At the Dinner Table Most families in the United States eat dinner together only four times a week. Additionally, only ten percent of families eat together twice a week. Parents are giving into the ease of fast food and letting their children loose to watch TV or play More…

Cheaper Birthday Parties  So you want your little one to blow out some candles, and not blow through your savings account. Right? Unfortunately, the expectations around a kid’s birthday party has gotten a bit out of hand. Thankfully you do NOT have to remortgage your house to have a More…

GUEST POST: By Laurie Prusso, Earlychildhood News Parents truly are their children’s first and best teachers. When it comes to dealing with children’s behavior, sometimes the job seems bigger than we would like it to be. Every day our children can behave in ways that frustrate, embarrass, and confound More…

GUEST POST: By Sandra Fisher, Earlychildhood News While painting together at the easel, Sonia and Ashley keep dipping their brushes into all of the paint containers. After they make a fascinating discovery that the paints have turned a muddy brown, the preschoolers abandon their brushes and begin to make More…