As adults, we often remember the very first friends we made when we were very small. We hope to witness our own children experience these connections. The importance of friendships for preschoolers endures through all the phases of growing...
The other day, my kids and I had a rough morning. As a mom, it's easy to go from "we had a rough start" to "wow, I'm a total failure." But I'm trying to resist that. I put them...
Is spanking a good idea? For me, this is a HARD NO. Here is the news, science, and yogic perspective on spanking.
The news: The Cassville R-IV School District in western MO gave the ‘OK’ to bring back spanking. Using paddles...
Considerations for providing meaningful, compassionate, and connection-driven therapy to neurodivergent children.
by Angela DiBernardo, M.A., CCC-SLP
You may be asking, what is neurodiversity?
Neurodiversity is recognizing the expectation that there will be variations within the human population, including brain differences. One way an individual...
I am always looking for activities for my kids, sports, dance, art, nature; you name it! But as my brood has grown from one child to three, my resources are spreading thin. The cost of preschool alone makes me...
Our littlest ones are probably not watching much television and seeing what is happening in the world, but let’s face it, they can feel it. They sense the sadness and the weight of so much tragedy and loss.
As moms,...
If you're looking for something that makes the best of screen time, Augmented Reality (AR) technology, and creative interactivity, ARpedia checks all the boxes! We don't have a hard limit for screen time with our 4.5 year old, but...
Like most, I am ready for a break when school is out. But let's be honest, your kids are not. They like routines, being busy, and love seeing their friends. My oldest just graduated kindergarten, so transitioning to school...
As we close out the second year, we all have pandemic-era phrases that trigger us. Those words and phrases you had never heard before March of 2020 now send chills down your spine. I have a few of such...
What should I ask during the preschool visit?
As first-time parents embark on the journey of finding the preschool that best fits their family needs, they don’t always know what information they need to ask the school as the experience...
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