The Early Childhood Cheat Sheet

ADHD What is it and Who does it Affect? Attention Deficit Hyper-activity Disorder (ADHD) is a ailment of the brain that causes atypical be...

As Mother's Day approaches, many mother's are anxiously anticipating traditional gifts such as jewelry, lavish dinners, flowers, sto...

When a baby is born, new parents are consumed with advice (wanted or unwanted) about ways to get some shut eye: " sleep when the baby ...

Many early childhood specialist believe art is essential to young children's development. It encourages children to express themselves a...

Toddler: Check. Potty Chair: Check. Mom pulling her hair out while chasing a naked child around the house: Check. Let's face it potty tr...

We've all been there. You're out shopping with your toddler who seems to want everything within arm's reach. You lightly mutte...

Nesting Boxes Age: 24-30 months Development: Physical Materials:  A variety of different size cardboard boxes Objective: Fits boxes ...

Rolling and Throwing Age: 18-24 months Materials: Small ball Development: Physical Objective: Encourage child to roll and throw a b...

Push-N-Pull Materials: A variety of push-n-pull toys Objective: Encourages Walking *Supervise child with push toys, children who have...

As a proud mommy of 7, I am a no amateur to the potty training crusade. I am proud to say I have successfully completed 5 missions, with o...

Happy/Sad Emotions Age: 18-24 months Materials: Mirror Objective: Have show various emotions Use a mirror to demonstrate happy a...

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In today's day and age many mother's are opting to work outside the home. This places several children in the hands of childcare pr...

In teaching you cannot see the fruit of a day's work.  It is invisible and remains so, maybe for twenty years.  ~Jacques Barzun Teachi...