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Author: Cora D'Alessandro

Cora D'Allesandro, MA IMH-E, is an early childhood specialist and parent educator who has worked with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families for over a decade. She is currently the director of The Nest Shoreline Campus, an early learning center located in Branford, CT. Cora is a trained Circle of Security Facilitator, a member of the Connecticut Association of Infant Mental Health and teaches Early Childhood Development at the University of Connecticut. She views her work with families through an attachment lens, and provides support and guidance that promotes secure and positive parent-child relationships. Cora is especially passionate about infant and toddler social and emotional development. She is a Peace At Home Parenting teacher and coach.
How to Choose a Childcare Provider: A Parent’s Guide to Confident Decisions
How to Choose a Childcare Provider: A Parent’s Guide to Confident Decisions
Posted on March 30, 2026April 13, 2026 by Cora D'Alessandro

If you’re searching for how to choose a childcare provider, you’re not alone. Many parents feel panic, guilt, or confusion during this process. Maybe you’re returning to work sooner than expected. Maybe your first choice is […]

How to Create Joyful Holidays: Parenting, Gifts, and Grandparent Boundaries Made Easier
How to Create Joyful Holidays: Parenting, Gifts, and Grandparent Boundaries Made Easier
Posted on November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 by Cora D'Alessandro

The holidays are supposed to be about joy, right? But if you’re a parent, you know they can also bring a tidal wave of stress, tricky family dynamics, and a long list of expectations. If you’ve […]

Letting Go of Parenting Perfectionism
Letting Go of Parenting Perfectionism
Posted on September 28, 2025September 30, 2025 by Cora D'Alessandro

The other day, I was doing a private consultation with a father of an almost-three-year-old. They just welcomed a new baby to their family and the child has been struggling with aggression at school. “Parenting is […]

“Managing Meltdowns” – Facebook Live Round Table Tuesday March 23 at 8:15pm EST
“Managing Meltdowns” – Facebook Live Round Table Tuesday March 23 at 8:15pm EST
Posted on March 17, 2021October 5, 2025 by Cora D'Alessandro

Learn why emotional meltdowns occur in young children Learn how caregivers can manage their own distress during meltdowns Learn positive approaches to help children calm down Learn ways to talk with your child about strong feelings […]

Help Young Children Play on their Own
Help Young Children Play on their Own
Posted on October 19, 2020October 5, 2025 by Cora D'Alessandro

Many parents are asking, “How am I supposed to homeschool my child AND work from home? I am not a teacher!” This can feel overwhelming and impossible. You are not alone. It is important to start […]

Pacifier Weaning: Binkies Can be Tricky!
Pacifier Weaning: Binkies Can be Tricky!
Posted on September 12, 2020October 5, 2025 by Cora D'Alessandro

Pacifiers are a great aid to self-soothing for infants and toddlers. It replaces using a thumb, the age-old ready-made tool, and is less damaging to developing teeth. Pediatric dentists recommend that by age three years children […]

Help! My Toddler is Screaming a Lot!
Help! My Toddler is Screaming a Lot!
Posted on July 23, 2020October 5, 2025 by Cora D'Alessandro

Toddlers are impulsive and have a hard time stopping themselves from doing things that: Feel good (yup, screaming feels good to little ones) Worked in the past (chances are that every time your toddler screams someone […]

Childcare Centers are Opening Back Up: How to Help Your Child Get Ready
Childcare Centers are Opening Back Up: How to Help Your Child Get Ready
Posted on June 29, 2020October 5, 2025 by Cora D'Alessandro

After nearly four months at home and limited interaction with the outside world, your child will likely protest separating from you on their first days back. This is normal and a healthy expression of their feelings. […]

Preschool Perspective: Girls have long hair and boys have short hair, right?
Preschool Perspective: Girls have long hair and boys have short hair, right?
Posted on September 21, 2019October 5, 2025 by Cora D'Alessandro

Concerned mom submitted the following question to Peace At Home: Feeling super disappointed as I write this… It’s the first week of Pre-K for my almost 5-year-old, and at drop off today, the teacher pulled Todd aside to […]

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