I recently came across a wonderful episode of Mr. Rogers for parents, produced a very long time ago, when Kennedy was assassinated…
Read moreFinding a Preschool
Once I became a parent and needed childcare, it was a frustrating and overwhelming experience looking for a high quality program that had space…
Read more10 Tips for Supporting Self-Confidence in Young Children
“When we feel good about our own capacity to succeed at the things we attempt, we are more likely to try new things, to keep trying, to enjoy the process, and to learn as we go.”
Read moreHeather's Keynote Address on Connecting with Children
In this address, “Connecting with Children in Early Care and Education Settings” to early childhood educators, Heather discusses the most vital…
Read moreLearning About Our Approach: The reasons why "good job" is not a usual part of our teacher vocabulary
“If we allow our children to show us their pride in their accomplishments and then take their cue to celebrate with them, we are supporting their innate love of learning.”
Read moreHow We Choose Children's Books at Caterpillar Cottage
Not all children’s books are target for what is most interesting and developmentally appropriate. Here are 11 things to look for when selecting children’s…
Read moreResources for Parents during the Pandemic
“Acknowledging the lows, the fear, the times we find joy and connection is so important to our own emotional stability right now.”
Read moreWhy I Wrote My First Two Children’s Books During This Pandemic
“We wanted to be there for our preschoolers in these socially distant moments of upset and say to them that we understood that this was a difficult, sometimes sad, sometimes angry, sometimes happy and connected… time.”
Read moreDaily Flow with Young Children at Home
Rituals and routines can be centering for children and parents, providing a flow to the day that is calming and reassuring. This structure…
Read moreHelping Children be Patient when Adults are Having a Conversation
Helping children be patient when adults are having a conversation is a topic that comes up often with parents of young children, and can be a topic…
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