Month: March 2026
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How to plan a playdate Besties Part 3
FriendshipWe’ve talked about the importance of friendship for our kiddos and what to work on if they have no friends. This brings us to the sometimes amazing, sometimes dreaded playdate. So, what is a playdate? A playdate is just what it sounds like, inviting your child’s friend — or hopeful friend — over to play.
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Help! My Preschooler has no friends. Besties Part 2
Help! We know that friends are important. If you missed the reasoning on that, check the previous post. helping kids make friends is a vital part of their development.So what if our child has trouble making friends? Some people just have magnetic personalities and will always have people gravitate towards them. But that’s not most
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Does My Preschooler Really Need Friends? Besties Part 1
Friendship is part of God’s plan In God’s true book, the Bible, he has lots to say about friendship. Proverbs 18:24 says, “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” So, having loads of friends — on social media or ILR —isn’t the
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Why is Singing Important for Littles?
Singing is good for emotional growth. Music causes you to think and feel. Understanding emotions is the first step to expressing them. Singing uses unique parts of the brain, creating more neural connections. It introduces language and grammar and rhyme patterns. Singing creates confidence and singing in a group creates a sense of belonging. Learning
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3 Tips to a Smoother KidMin Drop Off
Smile and greet each child -and parent- by name. If the kiddo is new, introduce yourself to the parent/caregiver and child. Project a sense of calm. As my husband says, “Calm is contagious.” Engage the little by introducing them to another child or a toy. Reassure the parent that you’ve got this. Keep it short