Way Beyond the 5 Second Rule…Go Play in the Dirt!
Should we sterilize our environment? Makers of antiseptic sprays and chemicals have tried to convince us that we should for the last half-century. But the science is showing that this is a very bad idea. In fact, it’s downright healthy for kids to play in the dirt. You can think of our immune […]
Learning And Child Development: The Early Years
ESSENTIALS TO SUPPORT CHILD DEVELOPMENT Parents often wonder—what’s most important in the early years of child development? Each family has its own dynamic, priorities, cultural base, and support systems. However, when adults provide warmth, love, and respect—in an environment that’s safe, stable, and predictable—it empowers children to thrive, and to feel listened to […]
12 Tips for Introducing Kids to Restaurant Etiquette
It can be hard for first-time parents to figure out when they can bring their younger children to more public spaces. Restaurants are tricky, but here’s how to teach your little one proper etiquette and ensure they’re ready for the environment. 1. Practice at Home First Before taking your kids to the big […]
Managing Seasonal Transitions with Young Children
For working parents, summer can feel less like a break and more like a three-month balancing act of coordinating childcare, managing shifting schedules, and squeezing in family time between Zoom meetings and answering emails. The change in routine can leave both parents and children a little offbeat, and then, when everyone finally finds their rhythm, […]
Playtime Can Be Fun For Parents, Too. Here’s How.
If you ever feel like playing with your child is one more thing to cross off your long to-do list, you’re not alone. But here’s a secret — playing with your child doesn’t demand grand gestures. Tiny, consistent shifts in your attention and energy let you bond, connect, and be silly. Why Playtime Matters […]
Tuvaband – Making Space For Motherhood
I’m Rewriting My Setlist: Making Space for Motherhood I knew I wanted to have children ever since I was a child myself. Being a self-employed artist, making alternative music, the income is unpredictable and really low. I’ve been putting a crazy amount of time into the work, and in periods I could find […]