Continuing Education for Nannies and Caregivers
I love, love, love continuing education. I recognize that I am an outlier on that subject, but I love my job and this is more information...
Self Regulation and the Young Child
What is self regulation? I hear this term all the time in the child development world now. So what is it and why is it important? Self...
Toddler Limit Tesing
Toddlers test limits seemingly just to mess with the grown ups in their life! They know they aren't allowed to turn the oven knobs. You...
If it's not Hurting People or Property
When I feel like I need to jump in and stop children in their tracks, I stop first and ask myself, "Are they hurting people or property?...
I'm Jealous of my Nanny
Katie, I have a confession. I'm jealous of my nanny! My nanny is wonderful. I love her, my kids love her, even my parents and in-laws...
Problem Solve Out Loud
If you want your children to learn to problem solve, model it! Children are mimics, one of their main ways of learning is through...
Good Eating Habits Start with Where you Sit
Good eating habits start with where you sit. When you are seated comfortably, in a well-supported chair, with a table at a good height...
How to Introduce Solid Food
When to Start There is no solid consensus on when is the right age to start solids. There have been many different suggestions over the...
Setting up a Sleep Positive Environment
If you want your child to sleep well, make sure that your words match your actions. You can beg them to sleep until you are blue in the...
Using All the Senses - How Children Perceive the World
There's a line in my Aunt and Uncle's school program, "They need to feel it and taste it to try to figure out what it is!" My Aunt and...