Why childcare jobs are the best jobs for college students
5 reasons childcare jobs are some of the best jobs for college students As a college student, you juggle a lot-from exams to studying, homework to lectures, maintaining friendships and a social life, to eating healthy and working out. Now: squeeze a job into the mix?! That can be quite the challenge, but is a…
Baby signs strengthen baby minds
Teaching babies to understand and make their own signs may give their brain a boost, as well as providing the means for their first early…
The first five years: critical to brain development
Unlike many other organs, our brains do not grow steadily over time, but rather, in growth spurts which are heavily concentrated during early childhood. Tell…
Holiday Family Fun
Just a few years ago I was a young mom with five little boys under 10. They were lively, loud, competitive, loving, and fun. My…
Consequences of a visual world
Our ever-more sophisticated technologies and culture have led us to become highly dependent on visual stimulation to maintain our attention. Tell Me More We are…
Navigating Discipline – Tips from a Veteran Sitter
Children are a great passion of mine! At the age of 14, I started working with children as a volunteer teacher’s assistant at a local…
Neophobia: the fear of the new
Is your child a picky eater? Well, here’s some reassuring news for frustrated parents: you are not alone. Furthermore, a fear of new foods and…
Bundled babies eat and sleep better
Swaddling coaxes babies to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Tell Me More Swaddling is a technique of wrapping a young baby in a…
Toy labels: consider ager before stage
The age listed on labels of toys and games is often a recommendation based on safety concerns, not developmental suitability. Tell Me More At present,…
Finding a Mentoring Mom
When I was a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) with five little boys, I yearned for an older woman to talk to—someone who had walked the path…
The difference between boys and girls – not so great after all
Despite common statements such as “girls speak earlier than boys” when it comes to developmental milestones, there simply is no proven significant difference between genders….
Pointing to print preps the brain for reading
Years before children actually learn to read, they begin to realize that letters and written text carry meaning. Tell Me More Research has shown that…
Thinking “outside the box” has roots in early experiences
Like many other skills, creative thinking can be strengthened by early environments. Tell Me More Seeing things from different angles is considered a form of…