How to Create Intentional Moments with Your Child
Holidays and fun family vacations can produce wonderful memories to be treasured forever. However, powerful parent-child bonds are built through everyday tasks and activities done…
Articles Written By: Lynn Louise Wonders
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Why Routines Matter for Preschoolers in Times of Emergency
Tragedies, natural disasters and other emergencies can dramatically alter our everyday lives. However, in these times of chaos and confusion, it is very important to…
Identifying Signs of Stress in Your Preschooler and How to Help
Adults are not the only ones who feel stress. Little ones ages 2 to 5 also are susceptible to emotional strain, but don’t yet have…
3 Ways to Help Toddlers Express Themselves
It’s very common for children under the age of 4 to have an imbalance in their emotions and words ratio. They have intense emotions, but…
Popular Questions from Parents of Preschoolers
Through my therapy and counseling work with young children and their parents, I am inevitably asked a lot of questions. Parenting can be challenging, rewarding and scary all at the same time, but it might be comforting to know that parents often ask questions about the same issues year after year. So, you’re not alone! Here are the answers to some of the most common questions I get from the parents of preschool children: Q. Is there some emotional reason…
Helpful Hints on Preparing for Toddlerhood
“Cherish the moment…your baby will be grown before you know it!” Although sayings like this one are trite, there’s a reason new parents hear this…
Encourage Learning Through Playing in the Sand!
While young children don’t always have the ability to fully interpret and articulate their emotions, playing comes naturally to almost every child. That’s one reason…
5 Tips for Feeding Picky Eaters
What do you get when you mix a picky eater with a food he or she strongly resists – and then toss in a dash…
6 Indoor Activities to Keep Children Active This Winter
When the temperatures drop and outdoor play is not an option, ensuring your little one gets enough physical activity every day can be a challenge. It…