Dana’s tips for teaching appropriate restaurant behavior. Having a child shouldn’t mean you can’t go out for dinner without hiring a babysitter. Taking your young child to a restaurant holds the possibility of a wonderful experience in a new place with new foods, as well as an enjoyable time for you and your partner. It can Read More
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Review: Building Self-Control, The American Way
Last Sunday the NY Times published an opinion piece in response to this past years’ focus on international parenting techniques. The unifying factor of many of these practices is helping children learn self-control and self-discipline. Throughout my blog posts and workshops you will find that I repeatedly emphasize the important of positive discipline that leads Read More
Why Does He Have That?
Recently, more and more early childhood programs have opened their doors to children with a variety of needs. These integrated and inclusive communities are wonderful places for all children to learn and are fantastic in a multitude of other ways. The law says that children with special needs must be educated in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Read More