Inside: What are the causes of sibling rivalry? Are sibling rivalries normal? What are examples of sibling rivalry behaviours? Three mistakes that parents make when managing siblings arguments and how do you deal with sibling rivalries. What is sibling rivalry? Sibling rivalry is the ongoing conflict between children in the same family. Siblings …
Inside: Positive parenting tips to help your toddlers and preschoolers switch off the tv without tears, a screen time contract template, 4-week activity plan, and 30+ easy screen-free activity ideas IMPORTANT NOTE: I am not saying that you cannot give your children screen time. I am not saying that giving your children screen time makes …
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In this guide: stay home survival tips, daily schedule, 4-week activity planner, 70+ simple play ideas for toddlers & preschoolers If I, as a seasoned stay-at-home-mom, is feeling anxious about having my kids and husband at home with me 24/7 for 4 weeks, I am sure you are feeling extremely worried too. I want to …
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Bonus: Free refrigerator sheet about your toddler, and exact words to use when you coach and connect with them. (Free download at the end of the post) HERE ARE 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR TODDLERS: 1. TODDLERS ARE EGOCENTRIC At 2 and 3 years, your child’s favourite word is …
Inside: You will pick up 5 simple ways to build sibling relationship and strengthen the bonds with your children. These strategies and activities can be easily incorporated into your daily routines. Read on to learn how to cultivate strong sibling ties! Hands up if you deal with siblings conflict every. single. day. You are not …
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We all know the importance of playing and learning in early childhood education. Research has also shown plenty of benefits when children play. Through play, children pick up several developmental skills e.g. communication, social skills, cognitive, critical thinking, motor skills… and it fosters creative thinking while children play. “Scientists have recently determined that it takes …
Did you know that time-outs can potentially lead to psychological and emotional problems in your children? Research has shown that time-out is ineffective, and does not improve behavior. I will be sharing alternatives to time-out that helps your child calm down, learn to regulate their emotions and develop problem solving skills. What is time-out? Time-out …
Ever since I learned how to make play dough at home, I no longer purchase play dough from the stores anymore. When my kids played with the homemade playdough I made, I feel assured knowing that the playdough is made from taste-safe ingredients. Even if they ate it (which my toddler did!), I know they …
What’s the first thing you say when your child is crying? I used to yell “Stop crying! No crying! Stop NOW!” Then I realized, not only is yelling not helping the situation, my child is robbed of the opportunities to learn to communicate and regulate his emotions. Children experience a whirlwind of emotions throughout the …
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This ice cream shop dramatic pretend play setup is a hit with my children! They love imaginative play and are stoked to have their very own ice cream cart! Which child doesn’t like ice cream? Children will love to role play as an ice cream seller anytime! This is a perfect invitation for children to …