Did You Know

Play music

The earlier a child is introduced to music, the more potential he has for learning and enjoying music.

Fun Facts

Toys build skills and self esteem

Toys affect what children learn and how they feel about themselves and others.

Your child is going to experience a variety of emotions as he or she matures. As a parent, it is up to you to understand your child’s behaviors and handle them appropriately.

Conflict Resolution
When school's out, children have more time to freely play and explore. Parents may see an increase in arguments, fighting, and “he said, she said.” What can you do to help your children work through their disagreements? Teach them simple conflict/negotiation skills that can last a lifetime. Learn more...

Discipline vs. Punishment
Do you know that there is a difference between disciplining your child and punishing them? When you discipline your child you are trying to teach ways of changing behaviors. Punishment is punitive. Learn more…

The 101s: A Guide to Positive Discipline
Children repeat the behaviors that work and eliminate the ones that don’t. Children want and need our attention. We need to look for the positives by investing our energy and attention on the kind of behaviors we want to see “more of” in children. In other words, focus on the “Do’s” and not the “Don’ts.” Learn more...

How to Discipline Your Child in Public Respectfully
Does your child’s behavior change when you are in public? For some, it can. Not sure what to do? Learn more…

I Am So Mad!
Everyone gets angry, and different people express anger differently. Some keep it inside; others express their emotions outwardly. Some deny it and others are able to channel their emotions into a positive activity. Parents, take a look at the following tips to help your child manage his/her anger. Learn more…

Temper Tantrums
Temper tantrums are not unusual behavior for children. It is a normal part of every childhood. Most children have temper tantrums from the ages of 1 to 3 years old. However, you may know children much older that continue to have them because they succeed in getting what they want. Here are some tips for coping with temper tantrums. Learn more…

Digital Natives
Your child is probably a digital native –part of the first generation of people to grow up with and use technology in their everyday lives. They think differently. Instead of being adopters of technology, they are living with technology. They receive and process information quickly. Learn more…

Parenting Tips

Be quiet please

If the child can tolerate it, make the room as dark and quiet as possible. Do not expect a child to fall asleep easily if he or she can stay awake listening to adults watch television or visit with one another loudly in the next room. Parental arguments which can be easily overheard by a child attempting to sleep cause increased stress and anxiety which can continue to feed into the negative bedtime behaviors.