Today’s guest post is brought to you by Ashley from disabledparents.org: Being a soon-to-be parent can be stressful. However, living with a disability can add a layer of additional anxiety, but it doesn’t have to get in your way of becoming a multi-tasking master of parenthood. Like any new mom or dad, you have […]
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Arts & Crafts are often grouped together as a fun, learning experience for children. However, they do NOT mean the same thing. To understand the difference, it is helpful to think of art as open-ended with no clear outcome and the focus is on the process. In contrast, crafts have a goal in mind and are typically […]
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Back to School season is finally here! Even for our younger students, the start of a school year brings a great opportunity to reestablish routines and start fresh. Because it’s not just big kids who are going to have to adapt to back to school schedules- babies and toddlers will be affected by the start […]
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Dear Dr. Day Care, My three-year-old is at a small day care. We toured many centers to find the best fit, and decided on our current center because we felt the best connection with the teachers there. Recently, the Director of the center left. The new Director seems very nice, but do you have any […]
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Winter weather brings great opportunities to explore nature with your family. Children can explore and learn more about the world around them. Extend play time by bringing snow and ice inside! Read tips for parents from the RIELDS Fun Family Cards: Encourage your child to explore and think about things that are living, non-living, man-made […]
Read MoreDear Dr. Day Care, Our 4-year-old son refuses to sit down and eat a meal with his family each evening. We are visiting family over the holidays, and I am worried that he will not cooperate. What can we do? Signed, Stressed Dinner Parents Dear Stressed, Children need to be taught rules about appropriate […]
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