"There is no way to be a perfect mother, but there are a million ways to be a great one."
April Fools' Day is when people try their best to fool one another with clever hijinks and practical jokes. As a parent, you, too, can join in on the fun with a few of these light-hearted pranks to play on your little ones.
Childhood is a time filled with imagination and boundless creativity. One of the most wonderful aspects of a child's early years is their world of pretend play. I’m lucky that, as a nursery school teacher’s aide, I get to see this every morning with the kids. But these make-believe scenarios go far beyond mere entertainment – they play a critical component in a child's cognitive, emotional, and social development.
Bedtime can be a great time to bond with your child. It can also be a really frustrating time that tests all of your parenting skills. Here are some simple tips that can help you avoid those nightly battles with your little ones.
The winter months can be cold and harsh, especially for young children. It’s cold, it’s wet, and there’s so - much - gear. Kids take off their gear quicker than they put it on, and sometimes the words “snow day” just result in meltdowns. Luckily I’ve learned a few things from my past mistakes that may just help stop those meltdowns before they happen.
There’s something magical about the winter season: the snow, the holidays, family and fun. But it’s also that magical time of year when cold and flu germs pop up everywhere. While it’s impossible to keep your kids completely germ-free, there are a few things you can do to get your children to help your efforts in keeping everyone healthy.
Thanksgiving is a day filled with family, friends, fun, laughter - and a lot of super-stressful time management for hosts juggling children, too. Luckily, there’s a few sure-fire ways to keep your children entertained while you (and your partner) cook and prep the house.
As a preschool teacher who takes a group of 9 two year olds for walks daily, I will tell you that practicing taking a walk is an invaluable skill. But walking with toddlers isn't always that easy. Here are a few steps to help you teach your little one how to walk safely with, and without, an adult.
I’m not sure who has more anxiety come Wednesday morning: me or my 2 year old. I dread the tears that come Wednesday morning and the pleas from him to not go to school. It’s enough to make a parent cry, too. But there are a few steps parents can take to help ease that inevitable nursery school departure.
The transition back to school each year is, in my opinion, the hardest one, not only for children as they enter a new grade with new friends, but for families, too. Here are a few ways to best prepare the whole family for this big transition.
