Today, Sam, a 15-month-old boy, discovered a set of three Chinese nesting boxes. After opening the boxes, he was struggling with
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Art Project: Decorating Hearts Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! It’s that time of the year when we express our
Meltdowns are a sensitive subject for me. I should admit that I was simply scared of them and reacted to them
I would like to share with you an amazing book written by my mentor and friend, Ruth Anne Hammond, “Respecting Babies:
I vividly remember my childhood from a very young age, often thinking about events, people, and how they affected who I
We had a very interesting discussion in one of my RIE Parent-Infant Guidance classes. A parent asked if we agree with
Often, society sees diaper changes as necessary chores that must be accomplished many times a day, but not necessarily as valuable
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 ideas are
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 initial years
When toddlers begin to exhibit hitting behavior, many parents become concerned and ask, “What should we do?” This query has motivated
“Every time I’m on a phone call, it seems like my child urgently needs my attention,” It is hard!! “I
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 for me
Limit Setting (Hitting other children)
How do we decide what the limits are? How can we enforce them? Will it be the same limits at different
Siblings can be wonderful additions to any family, but to a toddler, they may not be a welcoming site. As wonderful
Saying No or Saying I Hear YOU!
How many times a day do you have a situation in your family when you feel like you need to set
Limit setting and discipline are two topics that are frequently discussed by parents in our RIE parenting classes. Today’s class provided
For young children, low-intensity parallel play can quickly escalate into a high-intensity exchange. When toddlers feel overwhelmed, they begin to
Playdates can be a wonderful opportunity for our children to socialize. We attend them with the hope that our kids will
Changing Your Child’s Sleep Routine
My friend, Nika, recently asked me a question: “My three-year-old daughter, Lisa, goes to sleep relatively easily, but I always lie
“That’s Mine!” “Johnny took my shovel!” “Sally is in my spot!”“I want to go first!” As parents and teachers, how often
What if He Doesn’t Want to Learn?
We all hope and wish that our children will develop a love for learning. But what if they don’t? What if
It is easy to send a message of acceptance as well as to withdraw acceptance. Last summer, I was visiting my
We invite you to a unique parenting class – RIE® Parent-Infant Guidance™ class. In this class, parents have the opportunity to learn
Have you ever wondered if conflicts are good or bad? We often witness our children getting into conflicts, and for