As most of the country turns its proverbial eye to the political state of our country, I am focused on the politics of the playground – specifically, recess. Truly not just recess, but all unstructured outdoor playtime set aside for young children. As parents today struggle with carefully planning their children’s schedules, it’s important that they define the […]
Author: Dana Rosenbloom
Dana Rosenbloom has a master’s degree in Infant and Parent Development and Early Intervention and has been working with children and families for over 10 years. Dana’s Kids offers home, school and web-based services in the areas of parent education, play and behavior therapy, special education services, parent workshops and support groups, and professional development. To learn more about Dana and Dana’s Kids, and to subscribe for her FREE newsletter, please visit www.DanasKids.com. You can also follow Dana on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DanasKids and Twitter: Danaskids
Nervous About Beginning First Grade: Transition Tips
A Mommybites reader asked: My first grader is nervous about school. What are some tips I can use to help soothe this transition? Starting the first grade school year off right is so important when building the foundation of a successful school year. There are many great tips to ease the back-to-school transition, but my […]
How Babies Learn; Through Their Senses
A common refrain from parents of babies (he puts everything in his mouth) always strikes me as a wonderful time to begin educating parents about how babies learn. Babies and toddlers learn about the world through sensorimotor experiences.
Tips for Helping Young Children Cope with Separation and Divorce
Divorce and separation, no matter how amicable the situation, is challenging for everyone involved. It can be particularly so for children, given the number of major changes that will occur in that child’s life.
This Is How Your Child’s Temperament Affects Your Parenting Style
Within the first few days of a child’s life, many parents will describe them as calm, easy going, demanding, or high strung. Each child is born with a temperament that influences the way they react to the world around them. That being said, it is important for parents to remember that temperament is not static. […]