3 Easy Ways to Paint With Toddlers
3 Easy Ways to Paint With Toddlers Painting with toddlers doesn’t have to be complicated or messy! Encourage creativity with these three simple, low-mess painting tips. Toddlers can enjoy painting while also developing fine motor skills and learning about shapes and colors. Best of all, cleanup is easy for parents! 1. Use recycled […]
Modeling Language to Support Peer Interaction in Children
Language development is a crucial aspect of the early years of life; it forms the foundation for communication, social skills, and learning in general. At this stage little children are learning to interact with other children. We, as teachers and parents, as well as any other person who interacts with them, play a very important […]
Cold or Ear Infection? How to Tell the Difference in Toddlers
Cold or Ear Infection? How to Tell the Difference in Toddlers Seeing your child feel uncomfortable can create concern, especially when you’re unsure what you’re dealing with. After all, children under five years old can’t effectively tell you what’s hurting or what’s wrong. One of the most common conditions parents confuse is colds […]
Navigating Sore Nipples & When to Seek Care
Navigating Sore Nipples & When to Seek Professional Lactation Care Breastfeeding is an excellent way to feed your baby and provides many benefits for both the infant and the breastfeeding parent. For most parents, breastfeeding goes very smoothly. Others experience some challenges. Sore nipples are one of the most common concerns reported by new […]
Pregnancy Exercise – Four Things to Keep in Mind
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) encourages all pregnant women to exercise for at least 150 minutes a week. However, it’s important to note that while pregnant, your heart rate increases naturally, so it’s important to exercise with this in mind. Low-impact exercises can help keep Mom and Baby healthy during pregnancy. […]
Hunger Cry Vs. Sleep Cry
Hunger Cry vs. Sleep Cry — Identifying What Your Baby Really Needs Your baby’s wail wakes you from your nap, and you rush to attend to them. What does their cry mean this time? Interpreting it can be tricky, but a few helpful hints can help you decipher the meaning. Why Do Babies […]