5 Creative Rainy Day Activities For Your Toddler
These five creative activities are sure to keep your toddler pleasantly occupied on the next rainy day! When the rain won’t let up and you’re stuck indoors with a high-energy toddler, it’s easy to feel stir-crazy. However, rainy days don’t have to be a washout. With a little creativity — and maybe a few […]
The ‘Unstructured Play’ Revolution
The ‘Unstructured Play’ Revolution: Why Child Development Experts Want Parents to Stop Over-Scheduling Park Time If you’re the parent of a preschooler, your calendar might be bursting with music groups, sensory classes and playdates that double as social networking sessions. Lately, experts have been waving a cautionary flag. Too much structure can be […]
What Your Nanny Wishes You Knew
Dear Parents, Here’s What Your Nanny is Really Thinking: As an industry leader with over 25 years of experience…I have heard it all. Below, I have outlined some very important, and too often unspoken, dynamics/topics that can help ensure happy and productive relationships between nannies and the parents who employ them. Nannies are […]
7 Actual-Reality Father’s Day Ideas
Gift giving does not always have to involve buying and wrapping a ‘THING,’ although many of us love to unwrap said thing. Sometimes, giving the gift of an experience is even more memorable. This article explores ten actual-reality Father’s Day ideas that you and the dad in your life can enjoy together. WARNING: Some of […]
Yes, I Can! – Motivation and Effort in Children
“YES, I CAN!” When children declare “I CAN!”, their motivation and ensuing effort often instill pride in parents—who can observe progress, and offer guidance if needed. CAN is much preferred over its opposite—which is CAN’T. That word is not nearly as enticing. Nevertheless, “I CAN’T” is often uttered, shouted, or cried by children […]
What to Look for in Your Child’s First Summer Camp: A Guide for New Parents
Sending your child to summer camp can be a fantastic opportunity for them to gain new experiences and social skills. A quick search of “summer camps” opens a floodgate of results, making it a real challenge to decide which camp is the right camp. You know your little one best, and sending them to camp […]