This blog post, explores why children often struggle to follow the rules they already know, and some strategies to encourage cooperation.

For children, crying, clinging and meltdowns can be normal expressions of feelings associated with being apart from a loved one.

Tips and tricks for parents to support their young child's transition to school. Practical strategies to assure a successful start to school

Setting the stage for a successful school start with social-emotional readiness. Strategies to nurture emotion awareness with young children

A Guide for Parents and Caregivers Anxiety happens when a part of the limbic system or emotion brain, the amygdala, senses trouble. When...

A Guide for Parents and Caregivers Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. Anxiety is our body’s normal reaction to perceived...

Strategies to encourage co-operation and avoid power struggles with young children

Good job! That makes me so happy! You are so smart! I love your picture! All of that positive praise must be good … right? What if I told...

How To Nurture Intrinsic Motivation In the previous blog post I explained the difference between intrinsic motivation and extrinsic...

The intrinsic motivation to learn about the world around us begins in infancy. My 7 month old granddaughter explores for the pure...

Feelings are a window into the inner thoughts and perspective of the child. When an adult attunes to the feelings of a child, that child...

“That’s mine!” “I had it first!” “They hit me!” “Stop!” “MOM!” If you have multiple children, or work with groups of children, this...

Carol Dweck coined the terms fixed mindset and growth mindset to describe the underlying beliefs people have about learning and...

Resilience is often associated with big life events with stories of survival and growth during the most adverse situations. However, the...

How to support optimal early childhood development Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning, but for...

When we refer to a child’s reaction to “saying goodbye” or being away from a primary caregiver as separation anxiety, we begin to view...

Awareness of your child's developmental level, temperament and interests, helps to support their unique path of growth and development.

With intention you can influence what pathways are strengthened in your child’s brain. Hold on to your hats, you can also change, modify,...

The experience of secure attachment is essential to a child's development, well-being and resilience. Connection is the key!

The Gift of Resilience through repeated experiences of connection, validation and intention.