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February 18, 2020
Children are born with a motivation to explore and learn, but kids need to develop persistence to accomplish their goals. As a parent, you can teach and strengthen persistence by supporting a growth mindset in your child. Read below for tips on how you can encourage your child’s persistence. 1. Help your child attempt to…
Read moreFebruary 11, 2020
As children learn about food, taste, texture, eating, and table manners, they will often create a mess along the way. Read below for tips on how to deal with messy eaters and encourage good habits. 1. Expect Mess with Toddlers Playing with food is how toddlers explore the world of food and eating. To understand…
Read moreFebruary 4, 2020
This tip of the week comes from Lisa Zaretsky, an Early Childhood educator and founder of her own program, playAGAIN. Children are endlessly resourceful, imaginative, and curious. They adore an empty cardboard box because it has such potential: it can be anything, for anyone. Read below to learn about open-ended, re-purposed items and how to use…
Read moreJanuary 28, 2020
This week’s tip comes from Jennifer Reeves, a Child Life Specialist at Mount Sinai. A visit to the doctor, routine as it may be, can be difficult for many children. It is not uncommon for them to express anxiety the moment they step into the building. You are your child’s biggest support. Below are some…
Read moreJanuary 21, 2020
A lot goes into helping your child become a good listener and following your requests. Feeling “ignored” as parents and caregivers can be extremely frustrating, and it can be difficult to stay cool. Read below for some tips on how to get kids to listen: 1. Ask the “right” way. Get down to eye level and…
Read moreJanuary 14, 2020
Small changes in routine can be particularly difficult for some children. Read below for a few tips on making transitions easier for your child: 1. Create Predictable Routines Routines that happen around the same time and in the same way each day reduce power struggles. Allow your child to anticipate what will happen next to…
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