by Gayle
Each night after work and on weekends, I enjoy walking the 2-mile walk/jog trail at Glendoveer Golf Course near where I live. I find it very refreshing to see many young families; parents walking with their young children, toddlers and even infants (in strollers). I...
by Gayle
Learning to follow directions is the basis for so many things as a child moves forward in life. I have come up with a fun way to help them learn this concept. Start by giving them one simple task at a time. For example, “Can you pick up all the blocks and put...
by Gayle
Here’s a link to a great article on the “DON’Ts” of parenting: 6 Ways to Ruin Your Children
by Gayle
I often hear parents of young children say that kids need to be in “school” (pre-school or a large care center) with lots of formal activities to get the full benefit of learning, but I have discovered over the years that’s not entirely true. The...
by Gayle
I’ve been asked about my secrets on how to get babies and toddlers to sleep/take naps. I’m not sure it’s really a secret.. it’s more of an attitude, I think. With babies, if you just make sure they’re comfortable prior (ie: fed, changed,...
by Gayle
Leaving your child in daycare and going to work is always hard, I know. I think the first thing that’s important is to believe that you are doing that for your child and your family and that’s a good thing. A positive way to look at it is, it’s a...
