Tag: parenting tips
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The 10 Developmental Domains Every Parent Should Know (and How to Support Them)
Every child embarks on a unique journey of growth and development. As parents and new caregivers, we often find ourselves wondering, “Is this normal?” “What should I be watching for?” or “How can I help my child thrive?” To address these concerns, we can turn to the science of child development. This field provides us Read more
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Fueling Growth: The 6 Essential Nutrients for Healthy Child Development
As early childhood educators, we juggle a lot—emotions, behaviors, routines, milestones. But one thing I never anticipated having to manage so much? Nutrition. Boy, was I wrong. Coming from a family of athletes, doctors, nurses—and even a dietitian—I grew up immersed in conversations about health and nutrition. At one point, I even pursued a degree Read more
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Handwashing for Kids: Why 20 Seconds Matters and How to Teach It
Scrub, Scrub, Scrub Your Hands! I didn’t think I would ever write a post on this topic, but here I am, talking about handwashing. Believe it or not, most daycare providers must complete training on communicable diseases and sometimes specific handwashing training. In fact, after learning about so many different illnesses, viruses, bacteria, and symptoms Read more
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Wonderful Books to Support Your Child’s Potty-Training Journey
Potty training is a major developmental milestone — and it’s hard.No matter what route or tools you use, it’s going to be messy, exhausting, and filled with unexpected (and often embarrassing) moments.Very rarely have I seen parents come away from it without a few battle scars. So before we dive into the books to help Read more