From the moment your first child is born, you become a teacher; your child’s first and most influential coach. They will watch how you treat others, how you speak to and care for others, how you spend your time, your money, your resources, and most importantly – they are learning about themselves and their role…
The Easter Bunny may be good at hiding eggs, but your kids will think you’re magicians when they see you can make, and bounce, a ‘rubber’ egg! This fun and easy experiment uses only three common kitchen items: white vinegar 1 or 2 eggs a clear plastic or glass jar with a lid For detailed…
Our partners at Beaver Brook have put up a new story for their Story Walk at the Burns Farm Loop on Mason Road in Milford (right at the intersection with Burns Road). Check out the newest story walk book; Sheep in a Jeep (in honor of spring and mud season!) Your kids will love this…
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is once again inviting educators and families to participate in their annual Week of the Young Child (WOYC) April 4 – April 8. Recognized in early childhood classrooms across the US, this annual event aims to raise awareness of the importance of positive, high-quality learning…
Social-Emotional learning, often referred to as SEL, is the process of learning, and then being able to apply, the skills to manage emotions, be self-aware and show empathy for others. SEL is an important skill for children to develop as it helps them maintain positive relationships, builds their emotional intelligence, and decision-making skills. We are…
Starting solids is an exciting and important milestone in your baby’s development; one that exposes them to a brand new world of flavors and textures, and will also put them on the right path to growing healthy and strong. Most babies are ready to start with more solid food between 4-6 months (when their strong…
One of the most important lessons we can help our children learn is in teaching them to be flexible. Flexibility is the ability to adapt to new situations, be inventive, and use multiple strategies to overcome difficulties. In life, plans are constantly changing and we’re thrown curveballs all the time. The people who are able…
As a parent, are you comfortable allowing your children to express their big feelings? Do you rush to shut down their anger, for fear that you, or they, will lose control? Do you perceive anger to be a negative emotion? Most of us are uncomfortable with anger and haven’t been given the tools to work…
“So much of the work of parenthood is unseen. So much of it is the mental load, the emotional load, the logistical load. Things that nobody notices unless they’re not done. One of my friends calls this “Magic House” where it appears like these things just happen by magic–when in reality, somebody is keeping track…
You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. What started as a religious holiday in Ireland has, over time, become more of a celebration of Irish culture for Irish-Americans. Kids love the fun, festive celebrations! For some fun St. Patrick’s Day facts check out this article from National Geographic Kids and…