Nurturing creative young minds and wiggly bodies
25
May
A little planning beforehand can ensure that your child will enjoy the next family reunion. Families give us roots. Love gives us wings.
Tags: don't talk to strangers, early childhood, family celebration, Family Reunions, get-togethers, introduce child to relatives, planning, Preschoolers, Strangers, tantrums, teach child about his relatives, toddlers
24
May
“Love, Laughter and the Lord.” I just watched the most amazing video on youtube! A couple in their nineties giving a piano duet at Mayo Clinic! They were fantastic, adorable, energetic, and wonderful role models. When I think of being ninety, I’m not usually so enthusiastic. I think of myself being old, infirm, and maybe [...]
Tags: creativity, Life, Love, piano
22
May
Young Children Express Frustration with Tantrums The Count – Down Method Young children get so engrossed in their activity, that they do not want to quit just because you say so. It doesn’t matter if they’re playing in the sandbox, coloring quietly, or throwing toys all around the room. If they are busy, and you [...]
Tags: behavior problems, child development, count down method, distraction, eliminate tantrums, parents, Preschoolers, temper tantrums, toddlers
18
May
Pacifier Use Reduces SIDS The decision to use or not use a pacifier is up to you. There is a list of pros and cons, but generally the American Academy of Pediatrics gives temporary pacifier use the green light. Among the pros, new research indicates that pacifier use reduces the risk of SIDS. However, prolonged [...]
Tags: crib, getting rid of pacifier, how to get rid of pacifier, pacifier, pacifier use, parenting, Preschool, Preschoolers, SIDS, sleep disorders, tantrums, toddlers
16
May
Teach your preschool child healthy habits, and improve the quality of his life forever! Free lesson plans. Art, literature, science, dramatic play, blocks, outdoor time, and more.
Tags: activities for kids, activities for preschool, health activities, homeschool, nutrition, preschool health activities, preschool lesson plans
10
May
Playing with Playdough Helps Develop Fine Motor Control When is a child ready to learn to write? When he is ready! That’s the best answer, although not very helpful. You cannot teach a child to write before his or her muscles and coordination are developed enough to hold a pencil, make tiny marks and notice [...]
Tags: alphabet activities, beginning writing, early learning, early reading, early writing, early writing activities, learning alphabet, Preschool, preschool lesson plans, tracing letters, writing
1
May
Some Children Hate to Have Their Hair Brushed Some preschoolers really put up a fuss when it’s time to brush their hair! I’ve had a number of young moms ask me how to fix this problem. My granddaughter used to resist having her hair brushed, too, but with the suggestions I list below, we’ve conquered [...]
Tags: baking soda, battles, conflict, hair brush, no poo, no shampoo, olive oil, preschooler, toddler, vinegar
