The Power of Sensory Play: How to Encourage Exploration and Learning
Every day as adults, we engage in a vast array of sensory experiences that each of us experience and process in our own unique way. Certain smells remind us of certain memories or people, songs take us back to a specific moment in time, or certain textures might elicit a strong response in our nervous […]
Beyond Time-Outs: Gentle Discipline Strategies for Neurodivergent Toddlers
Disciplining a toddler is challenging, but when your little one is neurodivergent, traditional methods like time-outs may not always be effective. These kids experience the world differently. So, instead of focusing on punishment, gentle discipline strategies help guide behavior while encouraging trust, emotional regulation and self-awareness. Learning how to discipline a neurodivergent child […]
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 […]
Thumb-Sucking in Childhood Development: What’s Good, Bad and Normal
Thumb-sucking is an incredibly common childhood habit. However, many first-time parents wonder if it should be a concern. Here’s what thumb-sucking means for your child’s development and how you can support healthy habits. Why Thumb-Sucking Happens Most infants display non-nutritive habits like sucking their thumbs, fingers, or pacifiers from birth. In fact, up […]
Common Potty Training Issues and How to Avoid Them
Potty training is a big milestone but can also come with its fair share of challenges. It’s normal for both you and your little one to encounter a few bumps along the way. And, there are things you can do to avoid them or navigate them if issues come up. Many potty “issues” are part […]
New Parent Advice From A Hospital Volunteer
Whenever an experienced parent comes across a new parent, thoughts flood their mind—memories, advice, appreciation, knowing looks, and smiles. There is so much to share, but often, it goes unsaid because…how much unsolicited new-parent advice can one person handle? Experienced parents mean well, though. Much of the time, they are reminiscing on their own experience. […]