Independent Play: Using Play Invitations To Encourage Imagination and Learning
Independent play helps children feel confident, builds a sense of capability, concentration skills and creates many opportunities for discovery and […]
Preschoolers 3-5 yrs
preschool discipline, parenting help, parenting solutions for preschoolers.
Rivalry to Harmony: Promoting Peace Among Siblings (Part 1)
Sharing, holding hands, helping tie shoes, siblings can share a lifelong bond of trust, love and friendship. They can also have many
Playful Parenting Through Power Struggles
Just the other day, a doll went flying through the air. I saw it being thrown and land on the
Positive Parenting: Don’t Let Bad Moments Define Your Child as a Bad Kid
children will often become what their parents believe them to be. Don’t let a bad moment define your child as a bad kid.
Positive Parenting: Siblings & Teasing
Siblings teasing can be a huge source of annoyance and conflict for the whole family. If you find yourself wishing
Positive Parenting: What it Takes to Set a Limit with Kindness
Setting limits can be done in a kind, firm and non threatening manner. The thing is, sometimes it can be
Family Communication, Parenting, Preschoolers 3-5 yrs
6 Tips for Parenting a Shy Child
This is a guest post by Olga Mecking I am a shy person and an introvert. I have three children
Preschoolers: Competent & Capable as They Discover
Our children are capable, competent beings from birth. Often the struggles we find ourselves caught in with our children can be
5 Tips to Help your Child Prepare for the First Dental Visit
We have all heard, witnessed, or experienced stories of children screaming and throwing tantrums when they first see the dentist. This can be a very scary time for little ones and stressful for parents. With a little preparation and patience we can help our little ones feel more comfortable and ready to get through their first dental visit and many more for years to come:
5 Tips to help make the first trip to the dentist positive:
Not Now, I’m Busy! Remembering The Gift of Presence
As parents, we are continuously looking at whatʼs best for our children. How often have you found yourself saying, “Not now, Iʼm busy,” “Yes, Iʼm listening,” “Let me just do one more thing,” “Just a minute…maybe later…Iʼll be right back.” Are these familiar to you? What message are we giving our children when in so many of our interactions with them our attention is divided?