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Why Babies Need Tummy Time!

Tummy time is not only an important way to prevent flat spots on your baby’s head, it is also an important part of your baby’s normal growth. via Safe to Sleep and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Tummy time is not only an important way to prevent flat spots on your baby’s head, it is also an important part of your baby’s normal growth. What Is Tummy Time? Tummy time describes the … Read more

Sharing Your Calm to Help Babies and Toddlers Learn to Calm Themselves

It takes two to make things go right! By Kathleen Mulrooney and Jennifer Boss via Zero to Three Think about any of dozens of tough moments during your day. The dog is barking, the baby needs a diaper change (again), it’s an hour past dinner time, and you’re really hungry. On most days, you’ve got this. You have the coping skills you need to take a breath, change a diaper, or make a sandwich without … Read more

5 Tips to Help Your Child Gain Confidence in the Classroom

Via TulsaKids Our children have had some rough years of learning due to the pandemic and now it’s time to re-focus on classroom interactions. Some younger children haven’t had time to experience the way a classroom normally works. How do they behave in a large group? What if they need help? What if they make a mistake? How responsive will the teacher be to individual needs? Parents can help children take optimal advantage of their … Read more

4 Ideas to Encourage Family Reading Time

Reading is a lifelong skill and can be a cherished activity. By sharing stories as a family, you are setting in motion the ability for your child to use their imagination and learn so much more about the world around them. By Neetika Prabhakar via PBS It’s important to carve out quality time to spend with your kids each day. But there are some days when that’s easier said than done! Our days can get … Read more

How To Respond When Your Toddler Is Being A Bully

Bullying is often the most intense in middle and high school, but that doesn’t mean young children can’t exhibit mean and hurtful behavior. Even toddlers as young as 2-years old can be aggressive towards other kids and hurt them with their actions and/or words. The younger you identify problematic behavior in kids, the easier it is to rectify it. Don’t panic if you’ve observed bullying behavior in your toddler. Rather, use the following tips to approach the … Read more