Newborn in the House? Get Ready for Some Toddler Drama!
He seemed happy in the picture next to his newly born baby sister. But that was not the reality. The truth is, it took my 2-year-old son a long time to come to peace with the new intruder in the house. The moment we brought baby Valerie back from the hospital, that’s when the newborn […]
The Kumon Dropouts: Using Maker-Centered Education to Help Your Child Discover Their Interests
Empowering Children Through Maker-Centered Education Centered Education: When my children were growing up, I was a helicopter mom. I had the best intentions at heart. (I just wanted them to be successful and get into the best schools.) During a school event, I overheard some of the moms talk about how math and STEAM (Science, […]
Strategies on How to Survive Your Toddler’s Power Struggles
Strategies to Navigate Toddler Power Struggles Toddler’s Power Struggles: I remember when my son turned two, his temperament and strong will started to emerge. Dressing became a daily struggle; he imposed his sense of fashion early in his life by choosing to wear pajamas or imposing his will to wear a swimsuit to preschool. What […]