Every toddler and young child goes through a time when they start to deal with emotions bigger than they know how to handle. Teaching children how to express their feelings is an important aspect of emotional development, but sometimes this seems like a daunting task to parents. Here are some tips to help children learn …
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Preparing a child for the arrival of a new sibling is important to help them adjust to the upcoming changes in family dynamics. Here are some tips to help your child prepare for a new sibling: Talk about the Baby Start discussing the upcoming arrival of the new sibling early on. Talk about babies, what …
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Separation anxiety is a common experience for young children when they are separated from their primary caregivers. Here are six tips to help ease your child’s separation anxiety: Prepare and Communicate Before the separation, prepare your child by talking about what will happen and reassuring them that you will return. Use simple language and be …
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One of the biggest hurdles of watching little kids while you have a to-do list to take care of is finding ways to actually be productive while still being an attentive parent or caregiver. It might seem like an impossible task, but with a little creativity and planning, you can get to a place where …
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Many children struggle with separation anxiety when it comes to their parents. This is pretty normal for kids. There are things that parents can do to help their children feel more comfortable and less anxious when they have to be apart, whether that is at school, church, or daycare. Check out these 4 ways that …
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Adjusting to new routines can be a lot for little kids, especially when that new routine involves transitioning into a new daycare. Whether it is a switch to a different daycare or it’s your child’s first time, there are some easy things you can do to help make the transition a smoother one! How to …
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Did you know that the new skills or “growth spurts” your child goes through are called Developmental Milestones? Did you know there is a right age range for each of these as well? Understanding the kinds of skills your child should be developing at each age can help you identify if there are any areas …
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