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Be Careful Negotiating with a Toddler!
As parents we can get exasperated when matched with the wit and will of a toddler and sometimes we say things in desperation. Yesterday I was...
How to Evaluate a Quality Preschool for your Child
Every parent is interested in finding the best preschool for their child. Within my neighboring towns I can think of such a variety of experiences...
Babies Talk More to Faces
Don't we all like to talk to someone that is looking at us and not absorbed in some other activity? Well, babies are no different. They love it when...
Don’t Forget the People for Pretend Play
Last week I was playing with a little boy in his basement playroom. In a house of three preschool boys, this was clearly the room to move in. It had...
Encourage Your Child as an Author
One of the perks of having a website is the interesting people that I meet, responding to something that I have written. Last week I posted an...
More Fun with Dr. Seuss
In response to my post on Dr. Seuss, I got a note with some interesting facts for Dr. Seuss lovers. Do you know what book of his was the result of a...
How to Stop Your Toddler’s Whining
Around 2 years of age, your child is transitioning from using gestures, grunts, crying and whining to get what he wants. Now that he is 2, he should...
Dr. Seuss Makes Me Laugh Over Language
I love my local library and tend to visit the children's section about once and week. I check out the new books section to see what is hot off the...
Taking Turns Strengthens Language and Behavior for 2 and 3 Year-Olds
I just returned from a house of twins that I work with. Mom casually said to me, "Oh, I did what you said and it worked!" Of course I had to be...
Yes, Boys are Different From Girls
Okay, I'm going to go out on a limb and not be politically correct. Boys are different from girls. I was working with little 3 year-old Clara...
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