Celebrate Independance Day this year by making a sweet little Handprint American Flag! You’ll need a few supplies before you begin:  red, white and blue paint blue construction paper paint brushes popsicle stick small star stickers glue stick scissors/paper cutter hole punch thin ribbon in red, white, or blue   Paint the palm […]
 It takes a lot of patience combined with good judgment and warm, nurturing relationships to raise emotionally healthy, comfortable and cheerful children. But no matter what you do, your children are still going to feel sad, afraid, anxious, and angry from time to time. Your challenge, as a parent, is to learn how to […]
 Childhood is a time for children to learn about the world-and that includes learning how to get along with others. Parents play a crucial role in helping children figure out how to form satisfying relationships and develop into socially competent people. Social competence allows children to be cooperative and generous, express their feelings, and […]
Every parent hopes that their children are developing a positive sense of self-worth. How your children feel about themselves is one of your greatest responsibilities and biggest challenges. People who have a positive sense of self feel like they have something worthwhile to contribute and a sense of internal worth. They are able to venture […]
 We have lots of fun designing outfits for Barbie. She looks great in just about anything, including an old sock. We make use of the basket of single socks (the ones that have survived the washing machine), most of which are small with nice designs and colors. We cut off the foot of the […]
 By setting limits for children, you help them learn self-regulation, that is, how to set limits for themselves. The process of learning self-regulation and self-control begins in infancy, as babies begin to develop a sense of self. You can help by noticing your baby’s cues and signals, providing responsive care, and making sure she […]
What exactly is a “literate home?” It is an environment that encourages children to learn to read and write and become lifelong readers and writers. Transforming your home into a literate home is simple and inexpensive. You need to consider what kinds of materials to have on hand and how to arrange materials so your […]
 Make a Super-hero costume out of household items  This activity will work best for older toddlers. Outfitting your youngster won’t take a lot of time- I’ve found kitchen items work great with little trouble. Try the following items:  – For a shield, use a pizza pan or cookie sheet.  – For […]
