

EXPLORE THROUGH READING
We all know that reading to and with our kids helps them broaden their vocabulary and enhances their education. No matter your child’s...
Nov 29, 20172 min read


WHEN I DITCHED THE DAYCARE GUILT
I thought I was over the guilt of having my child in full-time care. I love our Bright Horizons child care center and the home daycare...
Nov 24, 20173 min read


SCHOOL PICTURE DAY ANXIETY FOR PARENTS
This week both of my kids have school Picture Day. And I am now officially freaking out. I am usually an otherwise rational human being....
Nov 22, 20173 min read


MANAGING TRANSITIONS WHEN A TEACHER LEAVES
Somewhere I read that people tell us change is just a part of life. I think they tell us that when things we don’t want to have happen...
Nov 16, 20174 min read


WORKING PARENT: BALANCING YOUR JOB AND CARING FOR A SICK BABY
My son, Beckett, has his first serious cold. As ridiculous as it may seem, it’s breaking my heart right in two. I’m learning that there’s...
Nov 14, 20173 min read


TIPS FOR GREAT PARENT-TEACHER PARTNERSHIPS
Take the time to truly get to know each teacher… it’s important to have a professional yet comfortable relationship with your child’s...
Nov 9, 20173 min read


WHY CHILD CARE NEAR HOME WORKS FOR US
I had little doubt whether or not I would be going back to work after the birth of my son. I love my career, enjoy being a part of the...
Nov 7, 20173 min read


THE POWER OF PLAY
Play has a very vital role in the normal development of animals and humans. This lesson was brought home in a myriad of ways in the book,...
Aug 10, 20173 min read


LEARNING TO READ
Recently I listened to a webcast presented by Dr. Victoria Molfese, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Interim Associate Dean for Research,...
Aug 9, 20173 min read


PARENTS ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT FEEDING YOUNG CHILDREN
This week a local parenting home visiting program invited me to present a short program on feeding infants and toddlers to a group of...
Aug 3, 20173 min read









































