Separation of anxiety is a normal part of childhood, at some point all kids experience some form of separation anxiety. Here is what parents can typically expect. Infants As early as 4 months your baby may experience separation anxiety, however typically infants will begin to show signs of separation anxiety around 9 months when […]
Tell us a little about yourself and what you do in the field. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at UConn, with a joint appointment in Psychiatry at UConn’s School of Medicine. My primary roles are in research and teaching at both the undergraduate and […]
Of course playing is fun for kids, but it’s also essential for learning about the world and themselves; kids develop their social-emotional, cognitive, language and physical skills. Play helps kids develop social skills, cooperation, sharing and turn taking as well as empathy and building emotional connections with their peers. Play also helps children […]
For more than 100 years, researchers have been asking: What happens to student learning during the summer months? Researchers have found evidence of what educators call “summer slide,” “summer setback,” or “summer learning loss,” especially for children from low-income families (source). These statistics are not destiny! Summer can be a time of growth, curiosity, […]
Warm weather is here and with it comes beaches and pools! With that, here are some water safety tip to help keep you and your little one’s safe this summer. Finding a visible swimsuit Some swimsuits are more visible than others, so before you go out and enjoy the warm weather be sure […]
Making mistakes is a natural, albeit frustrating part of learning and teaching our children how to deal with making mistakes can set them up for success later on in life. When our children make mistakes it may not seem like a big deal to us; having their tower of blocks fall, not being able to […]
A Heartfelt Thank You from Governor Tony Evers In a heartwarming gesture of appreciation, Governor Tony Evers extended his gratitude to the dedicated staff of Help Me Grow Kenosha. The governor’s message acknowledged the unwavering commitment and tireless efforts of our team in supporting families and young children in our community. Recognizing the […]
Many things can cause your child stress: a change in routine, having a new caregiver, starting or changing daycares/schools, a new sibling, or even our own stress can trigger our children. We can’t prevent our children from getting stressed, but what we can do is help manage it. When stress becomes an everyday occurrence, […]
Oh, boy, this is the third time today where you had to put a diaper back on your child? Do you find yourself asking where your child went, only to find them huddled in a corner somewhere with a look of determination on their face? If so, then it may be time to potty train! […]
What do you do when your child just won’t eat anything other than chicken nuggies, or plain pasta? When should you be concerned about your child not eating enough of the right kinds of food? Should you just be happy that your kid’s eating? If you ask yourself these questions every time you put […]
