“That’s not a toy!”
We had a very interesting discussion in one of my RIE Parent-Infant Guidance classes. A parent asked if we
April 3, 2017
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One Diaper Change
Often, society sees diaper changes as necessary chores that must be accomplished many times a day, but not necessarily
May 31, 2016
Open-ended Ideas for an Art Project: Fall Collage
I would love to share with you a few ideas for some ART Projects. On the one hand, the
May 16, 2016
What Does a Baby Need in the First Two Years of Life?
We spent many weeks together in our RIE® Parent-Infant Guidance™ Classes, discussing how babies’ brains rapidly develop during the
May 16, 2016
Limit Setting (Hitting Mommy)
When toddlers begin to exhibit hitting behavior, many parents become concerned and ask, “What should we do?” This query
March 19, 2016
Mommy is Busy
“Every time I’m on a phone call, it seems like my child urgently needs my attention,” It is
January 3, 2016
Should You Engage Your Child’s Imaginary Friend? (Guest post by Kenney Myers)
As a child, I had an imaginary friend who I named Nevedimka (“Invisible”). She was a great support
December 27, 2015
Limit Setting (Hitting other children)
How do we decide what the limits are? How can we enforce them? Will it be the same limits
November 6, 2015
Yeah – Siblings
Siblings can be wonderful additions to any family, but to a toddler, they may not be a welcoming site.
October 29, 2015