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Early Head Start vs Head Start: What’s The Difference?

Often the terms “Early Head Start” and “Head Start” are used interchangeably; however, these are two completely different programs. Both serve families with young children who meet income guidelines, both programs are geared towards early learning. Though there are some distinct differences between the two,     Early Head Start (EHS)   EHS is a […]

What is Birth to Three?

Pediatrician’s will screen children using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) at the 9 month, 18 month and  36 month appointments. The ASQ will determine if there is a potential for a developmental delay in 5 different developmental domains (Communication, Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Personal Social and Problem Solving); if the pediatrician identifies a potential […]

Feeling Alone as a Parent

Why is it that you can be surrounded by your children and partner, but still feel so alone and isolated? Why do we as parents feel like we are all alone and why do we have this profound nagging guilt for feeling that way?   If this resonates with you, you are not alone; not […]

Identifying Potential Speech and Language Delays

Disclaimer: all children develop at their own pace; milestones are a gauge by which 75% of children meet at any given age. Milestones are not a hard and fast rule, rather it’s a tool to gauge for the potential delays in development.   There is a difference between speech and language skills.    Speech is […]

Teaching Toddlers to Use Their Words

Ask any parent of a toddler, there’s nothing more frustrating for the parent (as well as the toddler) when you can’t understand what your toddler is trying to tell you. Between the ages of about 18 months and 3 years old toddler’s are gaining new words and language skills like crazy, unfortunately their little mouths […]

Teaching Turn Taking and Patience to Children

Teaching patience and turn taking at a young age can greatly improve your child’s ability to manage difficult situations as they get older. We all have had experiences in grocery stores or while in line for our morning coffee; coming across someone who has has little to no experience in patience. Being able to be […]

Keeping Your Kiddos Entertained Indoors During The Winter

  All too soon, it will be too cold for your kids to go outside; which is when they turn their attention to you to keep them entertained (lucky you!). So, to ease some of that stress here are some fun activities to help entertain your littles.     -Create an obstacle course in the […]

5 Steps to Grow Gratitude in Young Children

This blog was provided by our friends at Sparkler! For more blogs and to learn more about Sparkler please visit: https://playsparkler.org/   Gratitude — feelings of thankfulness — helps children (and all people) feel less stressed, more optimistic, and happier. Listen to Sparkler’s new song — “I’m Grateful” and learn five ways to help children […]

Road Trip Activities

  The Holiday’s are fast approaching and with that can come hours and hours of travel with your family. Every parent knows that when traveling with children the inevitable “are we there yet” happens as soon as boredoms sets in (which happens sooner rather than later).   Hopefully, with some of the following tips and […]