Why is sleep important for kids? There are so many reasons, but I have chosen of the top reasons that should convince you that your child’s sleep is as important as the foods they eat!
*Updated May 2022* Whenever I share articles about keeping kids occupied with fun activities, I also like to add a bit of a disclaimer. It’s ok for kids to be bored. In fact, it’s an important part of child development….
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Simple toys for toddlers are all around us! Some are regular household items you might not even think of using as a toy, however your toddler may see something in it that you didn’t. Here is a list of “toys” every toddler should have access too!
As parents, we all want our children to feel good about themselves. Research has shown that self-esteem is critically linked to success. We’ve also learned much more about how to foster self-esteem in our children in recent years. For young…
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So you’ve heard about self-care for adults. There’s a lot of lighting candles, reading books, long soaks in the tub, perhaps a glass of wine or two, but what about self-care for kids? We often forget that kids need time…
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*Updated December 2021* What is RIE parenting? It is a parenting style that as of very recently I hadn’t heard of. Friends often ask me about parenting tips (because of my background working with children of all ages and abilities) and…
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*Updated December 2021* I remember as a child my mom always going on and on about the importance of family mealtimes. And now that I have my own family (and a background in child development) I can see that there is…
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Child development is a complex process that takes place over an extended period of time. It is the child’s sensitive reliance on adults that makes parenting so challenging. The most important contribution that parents can make to their child’s development…
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