Young children begin taking formal “lessons” in activities for a number of reasons: Mom or Dad thinks it’s a great idea, the child has expressed interest, friends are participating, they liked the leotard or karate outfit, etc. Most of the time these activties are wonderful and children thoroughly enjoy them. But what happens if your Read More
Discipline Is Not A Bad Word!
Many parents today are concerned about disciplining their children. Some don’t want to be “mean,” others don’t want to “damage” their children. Some want to be “friends” with their kids, and others just aren’t sure how to do it. The key in positive discipline and limit setting is to teach cooperation! You can start Read More
My Favorite Things: Patemm Pads
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Grace Welch, the mom inventor of the Patemm Pad. This woman is a dynamo, and so is her product! A little background for those of you who aren’t familiar with the product…The Patemm Pad is a patented, award-winning, parent and third party laboratory tested, eco-friendly diaper changing system that Read More
The Two Spoon Rule
Anyone who’s ever fed a baby knows that getting the spoon to their mouth before they grab it can be a challenge….and a mess. I have a solution. Follow the two spoon rule. Give your child a spoon of his or her own to hold while you are feeding them. Every now and then, dip Read More
9/11 and Children: Seize An Opportunity
Like most people, I have spent today reflecting. I have been thinking about our world and where I was 10 years ago. If you haven’t done so already, I would encourage you to take a moment now. Talking to children about the events of 9/11/01 is a very personal choice. Certainly, parents should consider their Read More
Tips For Preparing Your Child For Nursery School
The most important way to help your child feel comfortable with the idea of beginning nursery school is to make sure you are comfortable with the idea of him or her beginning nursery school. If you have questions or concerns call the school and speak with your child’s teacher, the director, or the school’s early Read More
Guest Post: Dimity Kirwan, Founder of Beyond Teaching, LLC
What’s Educare? Find out this Weekend (for free)! On Saturday, August 20th, Beyond Teaching and Mommy’s Links will be holding the first Educare Fair, sponsored by Jones New York. Beyond Teaching, which connects parents seeking qualified individuals to tutor or provide after-school/weekend care for their children, began using the term educare to describe the Read More
I’m Sorry!
How many times in your life have you said “I’m sorry” to another person? It’s natural that when the children in our lives do something that hurts, upset, or bothers another person, we encourage them to say “I’m sorry,” as well. But what does “I’m sorry” really mean and does it teach children anything? In Read More
Plan to Play: Tell A Story
Recently, I wrote an article for a website about preparing young children with special needs for mainstream kindergarten. Needless to say, this had me thinking about the skills I would hope all children entering kindergarten would have. Before entering kindergarten, most 4-5 year olds should have the ability to speak in sentences, understand the sequence of story, Read More
5 Do-It-Yourself Warm Weather Science Activities Kids Will Love
Sometimes the park can keep children busy for hours, and other days it’s just doesn’t cut it. Be prepared! These activities are sure to keep your children engaged and may even teach them a little about science along the way! 1-Use Water– Go to the dollar store and keep spray bottles, paint rollers and paint brushes in Read More