With 30 years experience as an early childhood teacher, plus a few more as a mother and grandmother, I offer gentle parenting advice aimed at supporting parents in nurturing their children's growth and finding joy in the everyday moments of family life.
Brain & Development Facts. “A preschooler’s brain makes about 1 million new neural connections every second! Which is why they’re exhausted by nap time!” “Children’s brains don’t finish developing until they’re about 25 years old. So when your 4-year-old makes questionable decisions, remember—their executive function…
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If your stomach twists every time you walk away from your preschooler at daycare—especially when they cry, cling, or say, “Don’t go!”—you’re not alone. That wave of guilt? It’s heartbreakingly common. Many parents wonder if they're doing the right thing or fear they’re “dumping” their…
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“It must be nice to get paid just to play with children all day!” If you’re an early childhood (EC) educator, chances are you’ve heard that line—often said with a chuckle, as if what you do is somehow less real, less skilled, or less important…
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It usually comes out in the middle of something small: your toddler refuses to eat the peas, you gently guide them away from a tantrum, or you explain instead of punish—and then it drops: “You’re too soft.” Whether it’s said with a smile, a sigh,…
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