Is it hard to express your facial impressions without any body movements? What would a staff member see and feel? What staff usually read is the facial gesture combined with the body movement. If that is so, then children can…
POINT WELL TAKEN As a new school Principal, Mr. Mitchell was checking over his school on the first day. Passing the stockroom, he was startled to see the door wide open and teachers bustling in and out, carrying off books…
Here are more facts that you need to know about toddlers: • No two toddlers are alike. Some grow faster, some talk and walk sooner and some make friends easier than others. • 18-month old toddlers spend a good deal…
Here are facts that we need to know and be reminded about toddlers: • No two toddlers are alike. Some grow faster, some talk and walk sooner and some make friends easier than others. These variations in development are called…
In many families today, mothers and fathers both have jobs. There also are many single-parent families where a mother or father has to work outside the home. When parents are away from home, they need someone they can trust to…
The following HALLMARKS OF EXCELLENT CARE GIVING are grounded in scientific knowledge of how babies learn and are of vital importance of relationships in supporting the child’s development: • Relationship-Centered Care – Caring, playful, curious adults develop personal relationships with…
Before we begin and some may not read this entire article and since vulnerability exists in infants and toddlers, I ask you to help answer and list “How are babies exposed to stress?” I thank you for your response! To…
Always bear in mind that it's okay for the little one to make mistakes. Keeping good manners is a lifelong process. But do take the time to help them learn the skills that will allow them to become a more…
The ME ME Virus or Attention seeking children Everywhere you look there is someone demanding attention! The desire for attention is universal in all people, regardless of age, color, language, culture, etc. As adults we want our bosses to notice…
Responding to the Angry Child has 18 suggestions. Take your time reading each point. Some of the following suggestions for dealing with the angry child were taken from The Aggressive Child by Fritz Redl and David Wineman. They should be…