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Learning begins at birth. Sing songs, tell nursery rhymes and read to your child. Begin as soon as your baby is born. • Set aside special times each day to read to your child, such as naptime, bedtime, or after meals. Reading to Kids • Select a place that is cozy, quiet and away from … Continue Reading

Includes: • Being respectful and cooperativeSucces at School for Kids • Having good communication & social skills • Becoming independent Most three year old children • Can understand two-step directions (e.g. pick up your shoes and put them in the closet) • Are able to share some of the time • Show affection with words … Continue Reading

Many preschoolers are not particularly fond of sitting down at the kitchen table to ‘work’ on their ABC’s, or complete activities in the myriad of books available to help your child get that headstart in learning. Children learn through play, games, and modeling. There are lots of ways to incorporate early literacy into your daily … Continue Reading

Her daughter would take one bite, and jump down from the table. Mom would put her back and she just kept jumping down again. Next mom would follow her around offering her dinner off her plate to eat while she played. When her daughter refused dinner, mom would make her favorite food out of fear … Continue Reading

Tis the season when cookies get their very own food group, wish lists take on a life of their own, and regular routines can end up missing in action. So how do you keep total anarchy from erupting at the very time of year when your own stress-o-meter is in overdrive? By steering clear of … Continue Reading

One of the most common questions I get asked is how to respond when two toddlers or preschoolers are involved in an altercation. If your child has just been hit, had their toy snatched, pushed… just what should you do? My answer is called the “Two Arm Technique” taught to me by Althea Poulos. Here … Continue Reading

Brenda writes: “I would like to see a solution for screaming. My daughter does it all the time. She is 4 years old.” Principle: All Behaviour Serves a Purpose In order to understand how to deal with your daughter’s screaming we need to understand why she does it. How does it serve her? What’s the … Continue Reading

For families with pre-schoolers, the first month or two of school often mean the beginning of biting season. In studies that track biting behaviour we find: Biting is the most common injury represents 30 – 50 % of reported incidents. Most biting occurs in September Most biting occurs in the morning Most bites are to … Continue Reading