Another walk down the street, another sighting. This time a wonderful interaction! I’ll post more about nannies and nanny relationships later, but the nanny I saw today was clearly a special one. Initially, the child (between 2 and 3) was in the stroller hysterically crying. I always try my best not to frown along with the child. Read More
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Quality, Not Quantity.
I speak to parents all the time about their children. Sometimes casually, sometimes formally. And what I’m about to say is not a new concept. But many times, while we are chatting informally, we’re both checking blackberries, iphones, emails, texts and really only half listening to each other. This is not okay. I wonder about Read More
I Thought We Were Done With Separation!
Ahh, the two week mark at nursery school. This is often the time that many children (even those who seemed to transition easily into nursery school) start showing some hesitation. The novelty is starting to wear off and they begin to wonder “Wait, I have to keep going?!” Stay calm, this is just a phase and it will pass! Here’s Read More
To Tell Or Not To Tell
Parents often ask me whether they should let their classroom teacher know that their child is receiving special services. “Will they hold it against my child?” “Will my child be labeled?” I say tell! When you bring your child to school, you should view the administrators and teachers as part of your team. You are all there to Read More
Welcome
Welcome parents and educators to the launch of what I hope will be a useful resource and an inspiration! Over the last 10 years, I have worked with hundreds of children and families. While many of the same issues consistently present themselves, it is my belief that the people involved make the challenges unique. As Read More