Clik here to view.
5 New Resources at the Library
When is the last time you talked to a children’s librarian? If it’s been a while, this is a great time to strike up a conversation. You’ll be surprised at the innovative activities, programs, and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
5 Ways to Build Math into Your Child's Day
By Laura Bilodeau Overdeck Laura Bilodeau Overdeck and her husband have been doing nightly math problems with their kids for years. Laura developed Bedtime Math to share with other families some fun...
View ArticleClik here to view.
10 Tips to Support Children’s Science Learning
By: Yi-Chin Lan 1.Value your child’s questions. “Mommy/Daddy, why is the moon following us?” With this question, a child lets us know she is thinking about how the world works. We can respond in ways...
View ArticleClik here to view.
6 Words You Should Say Today
By Rachel Macy Stafford Very rarely does one sentence have immediate impact on me.Very rarely does one sentence change the way I interact with my family.But this one did. It was not from Henry Thoreau...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Saturday Mornings with Dad
By: Robert Capuozzo Over 4 years ago, as a new father navigating the yet unknown and mysterious waters of parenthood – I thought a group just for dads and their infants and toddlers would be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How Siblings Learn To Get Along
As siblings learn to get along, they'll have to deal with their differences in temperament. For example, on the surface, a quiet, sensitive child may not appear to react to her brother's boisterous...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Support Math Readiness Through Math Talk
by: Eugene GeistA father and 3-year-old son, Clark, walk through the supermarket. Clark asks, “Can we get donuts?” “How many should we get?” his father responds. “A hundred!” Clark exclaims. Dad...
View ArticleClik here to view.
When Baby First Walks: Cheers and Challenges
At 12 months, a baby may have started walking, or is preparing to. This means greater independence and opportunities for daring new exploration. All this can be so exciting that she loses control of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Middle Child
A middle child starts out as the youngest sibling, and was the oldest child’s “baby.” He has worked hard to find his niche in the family, both wooing and competing with the older child. Suddenly,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Low Cost Learning Materials for Infants and Toddlers
By: Amy DavisAs an early childhood educator I wondered why parents buy children so many toys. I always felt that an excess of toys, especially the ones that made lots of noises, were unnecessary. That...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Celebrate Week of the Young Child
Celebrate Week of the Young Child™ April 6-12, and honor early childhood educators who are at the heart of quality early learning. Studies prove that the brain connections made in the first few years...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How Has a Teacher Impacted Your Child's Learning?
When my son was a preschooler, I learned he didn’t join in with the group during singing or movement time when I dropped off a forgotten lunch box. He sat and watched while all the other children sang...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Going Green at Home: Get Your Child Involved
These days many people are learning how to protect the environment and save energy. Here are some ideas for involving your child in going green at home. You will reduce the resources your family uses,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Books that Stretch Children's Thinking
Young children learn to think in new ways when they imagine, guess, describe, and wonder. Try these books to engage your child’s curiosity and to inspire her to see different views of the world.(Note:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Understanding and Responding to Children Who Bite
Biting is a typical behavior often seen in infants, toddlers, and 2-year olds. As children mature, gain self-control, and develop problem-solving skills, they usually outgrow this behavior. While not...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Children and Parents Learn From Each Other
My husband and I have different opinions about how parents’ behavior affects a child. I believe that the child learns from your behavior and watches how you react to situations, in turn learning how to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Five Essentials to Meaningful Play
By Marcia L. Nell and Walter F. Drew“One of my clearest childhood memories is slithering through the tall grass like a snake with my brother and sister.” When you think back on your childhood, what...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Teaching Table Manners
Families under stress today need the rituals of mealtimes more than ever to bring them together.For many, these important opportunities for family members to relax and enjoy each other may have fallen...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Read a Little Poem
Young children enjoy many kinds of poems. And as they listen, they hear rhythms, sounds, and language patterns important for literacy development. Encourage the poet within your child with these poetry...
View ArticleClik here to view.
5 Ways to Build Math into Your Child's Day
By Laura Bilodeau Overdeck Laura Bilodeau Overdeck and her husband have been doing nightly math problems with their kids for years. Laura developed Bedtime Math to share with other families some fun...
View Article