•Creative Ideas for Easing Separation Anxiety
Creative Ideas for Easing Separation Anxiety by Nicole Brekelbaum Does your child exhibit separation anxiety at daycare drop-off? Do you spend more than fifteen minutes struggling to calm your child's fears? You are not alone. All parents at one time or another have experienced guilt, fear and remorse at the very thought of leaving their hysterical child in the arms of a non-relative. Separation anxiety affects both parents and children. Children display their discontent and fears by...
•Developing Fluency in Young Children
Developing Fluency in Young Children by Nicole Brekelbaum Questions to Ask when Developing Your Child’s Literacy Skills.Does Your Child have the Ability to Link Letters and Sounds Together?We all know that letters of the alphabet form words and that learning letters and sounds is usually the predecessor to developing fluency in young children. But how can we stimulate an early interest in the alphabet? To keep a child’s mind engaged in the learning process, it is a good idea to use fun,...
•Make the Connection: Start Disciplining with Love
Make the Connection: Start Disciplining with Love by Nicole Brekelbaum How to stay connected with kids while setting limits.To discipline is to teach. When we discipline we teach our children to have self-control, to be considerate of others, and to feel secure. A home with no discipline is a recipe for chaos. Parents become exhausted and easily stressed. Children feel out of control, oftentimes exhibiting unacceptable social behavior without any real consequences. As parents we owe it to...
•Making Science Less Abstract for Preschoolers
Making Science Less Abstract for Preschoolers by Nicole BrekelbaumA simple experiment that can help preschoolers discover and enjoy the wonders of science.Most childcare businesses supervise children for more than three hours a day, five days a week. Such long hours in care can have a serious impact on a child’s growth and development. Businesses that offer educational curriculums help children grow academically and help prepare them for school. Science plays an important role in the...
•Menu Planning for Picky Preschool Eaters
Menu Planning for Picky Preschool Eaters by Nicole Brekelbaum Create nutritional menus that kids can enjoy using these quick tips. Sort Foods into Five Main Groups:Start by creating a list of foods that you would like to serve to your child. For each food listed try to sort it into a Milk, Bread, Fruit, Vegetable, or Meat group. These are the main food groups identified by the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Place yogurt, for instance, in the milk group, pancakes and enriched...
•My Single Parent - My Savior
My Single Parent - My Savior by Nicole Brekelbaum A Child’s Thank You Note to a Single Parent Memories abound and happiness ignites as I recount my early childhood experiences being surrounded by my mother’s love. She had done a lot for us with just a little. With three children to feed, educate, and cloth, it was a struggle beyond any. She persisted, kept faith, and did her share. Now years later, a mom myself and married to a supportive spouse, I find it difficult not to compare my life to...
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