Parenting: it’s a marathon, not a sprint. At one time as parents, we’ve been sure that our toddler would listen perfectly, never say no, eat their broccoli, and never get in trouble for not sharing. However, that’s not how toddler and preschool minds work! Being a toddler is difficult. Think a
Finding a quality preschool for your child is less about daycare and more about learning the skills necessary for success at school in the future. Starting in Kindergarten, children will be in some school environment for at least 13 years — more if they go on to higher education or a trade school!
As parents, we want our children to succeed in everything they do, even if it means that our interference may cause more harm than the actual failure. Our current society does a great job of planting the seed in our minds that these mistakes or failures are wrapped up in our worth as caretakers for
The newborn years are over, your child is just starting to get over toddling around, and suddenly it’s time for preschool! Where on earth did the time go? Were you supposed to be on a waiting list for the school before you were even pregnant? What does your child need to know and learn? What [&hel
The well-being of children is the primary responsibility of every parent. So it’s obvious that driving with a child on board requires being extra vigilant about safety. This means having a professional install a car seat after you welcome your newborn home, honing your driving skills, keeping your
Parenting a preschooler or toddler can often lead to frustration for both you and your child as they learn more about the world around them. As they try to determine the appropriate responses and words for their feelings, it’s easy to let frustration take over when things don’t go your way.
Any working parent who has had to utilize daycare for their child has experienced the guilt of that decision. Whether it be self-inflicted or someone providing their unsolicited opinion, there is sometimes a negative connotation with daycare and taking advantage of all it has to offer for our childr
If not prepared, preschool morning drop-offs can be a harrowing experience. It can be a scary time for your kid too. How many of us have probably gone through the crying, the holding on to the leg, the “mama (or daddy), DON’T GO!!”? It breaks the heart a little bit, doesn’t it? Well hey, gue
There are a lot of questions when becoming a parent. Which car seat is best? When should we start on solids? When is the best time to potty train? The brutal truth is, there is no instruction manual for parenting. Oh, if only there were. Once your child is the right age, you may start […]
Little ones love arts and crafts projects — the messier, the better — which let them have fun while helping hone their creativity and fine motor skills. Crafts are perfect for lazy mornings or afternoons in the summer in Waterford, MI. Breakie Bunch has compiled a list of some great arts and c