Category: Toddlers & Preschoolers
World Mental Health Day 2021
Posted onAre you concerned about your child or teen’s mental health?Wondering how you can really help?Do you question how well mental health providers respect culture and ethnicity? Some are declaring a “pediatric mental health emergency” because so […]
“Managing Meltdowns” – Facebook Live Round Table Tuesday March 23 at 8:15pm EST
Posted onLearn 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 […]
Rewatch the FB Live Event – Meltdowns, Tantrums: Kids Simply Struggling to Behave
Posted onWatch our Facebook Live event when we talked about meltdowns, tantrums, and kids simply struggling to behave. JoAnn Robinson, PhD, Peace At Home early childhood expert, parent and grandmother and Ruth Freeman, LCSW and Peace At […]
Help Young Children Play on their Own
Posted onMany 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!
Posted onPacifiers 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!
Posted onToddlers 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
Posted onAfter 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. […]
How to Create a New Family Routine while Kids are Home from School
Posted onNo one can say how long we will be living in isolation. We don’t know if kids will be home from school for a month or if they will end up being home through the summer. […]
How to reduce screen time when kids have to be on screens for school?
Posted onYou are usually so good at monitoring your child’s screen time. Maybe you practice Tech-Free Tuesday, or you limit video games to an hour, or you keep phones out of the bedrooms. But ever since the […]
Good Sleep Hygiene Habits for You and Your Kids
Posted onSet aside enough time for sleep. When you create your quarantine routine, be sure to schedule enough time for sleep. Then spend that time in bed. Here are sleep recommendations by age group. 3 – 5 […]
