What does playing Peek-A-Boo accomplish? You can’t force skill development. Although there are typical developmental stages that occur usually at certain ages, you can’t force a child to develop a skill like object permanence. Think of it instead as providing the healthy environment that can stimulate this development. Remember that children are just not capable Read More
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Restaurant
Children re-create a restaurant environment with a combination of imagination, creativity, maybe some tables/chairs, some toys and art supplies What does playing Restaurant accomplish? How to play: One ore more children can be the waiters, and one or more children can be the customers. The customers sit at a table (or on the floor). The Read More
Grandma’s House
What does playing early learning games accomplish? When can you play Grandma’s House? Since this talking game requires no “props”, you can play anytime. As a bedtime ritual, getting ready in the morning, during a long car ride, instead of TV, while you are doing chores together while taking a hike-anytime you want! How to Read More
Conversation
Help Your Child With Conversation Parents who use an elaborate conversation style with their child, in which they draw them out to elicit detailed memories about past, shared events, can help their child: What is an elaborate conversation style? When you have an elaborate conversation with your child, you: Children are much more likely to Read More
Mini Breaks
Mini Breaks and Micro VacationsWouldn’t it be great if there was a Magic Fairy that came around everyday and rewarded parents for a job well done?! No such luck. Most parents have to reward themselves for a job well done. But with all the responsibilities taking time to reward yourself may feel like a luxury Read More
Increase Positive Self Talk
Be Kind To Yourself: Increase Positive Self Talk People need praise and approval everyday. How can you make sure that you get your daily dose? Give it to yourself!Positive self-talk is any kind of message to yourself that makes you feel happy, strong, relaxed, motivated, loving, or energetic. We can use positive self-talk to calm Read More