Consider this gentle reminder: Unfilled time is not your enemy. Many parents of preschoolers feel pressure to fill every moment of their child’s day with structured activities, educational tools or enrichment experiences. While it is natural to want the best for your child, it is important to understand unfilled time, or white space, is not […]
Hiding amongst the nearly-as-tall golden topped grasses, young children immerse in this uniquely special time of year, high summer. Falling from mid-July through early August, this peak season highlights long, warm days offering fewer indoor restraints and more room for spontaneous joy. To be savored by preschoolers and their families, high summer aligns beautifully with […]
Midsummer is a celebration of light, warmth and nature in full bloom. Celebrating Midsummer with feasts, faeries and flowers brings a sense of wonder making it a perfect opportunity to commemorate with preschoolers. Children at this age are naturally curious and imaginative, and the magic of Midsummer, sunshine stretching late into the evening, wildflowers everywhere, […]
Planning and hosting a preschooler birthday party can be a fun and memorable experience for you and your little one. But, keeping things simple is key! With the focus being on the little guests, I will share my tried and true tips from many preschooler birthday party experiences, and mishaps. Theme I find working with […]
Celebrate spring with your preschooler! The days are getting longer as the world tilts ever so slightly towards light. The air feels warmer too making it the perfect time to celebrate the beauty of this new season with your preschooler. As the flowers start to bloom and the trees grow new leaves, it’s a wonderful […]
“Laurie, come pack away your toys before bath time!” As a parent, you may have questions about assigning chores for children. Should children have responsibilities around the house or left to be carefree? Is it okay to expect a child to do work or is childhood just for play? Why assign my child to do […]
Sharing the magic of poetry for preschoolers enhances four areas of their early childhood development: cultivates a love of language, fosters literary skills, supports social/emotional development and inspires imagination.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and being thankful is this holiday’s focal point. Expressing gratefulness enables the cycle of giving and receiving to come full circle. There are many ways to express gratitude: mindful actions, heartfelt facial expressions and words, both spoken and written. Teaching your child to communicate their appreciation to another is […]
Before back to school arrives, the beauty of these last days of August are to be savored. Sun-kissed faces and little bodies are empowered by fresh air and long play days in the grass. Daylight hours are still filled with spontaneous curiosity and freedom. Back to school seemed weeks away, but with summer months coming […]
Discovery er 5 simple, fun ideas to enjoy a really good day with your preschooler reminding you of the precious life chapter you share together.
