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Melissa Coyné
3 min read
The Importance of Time, Being, and Being Together
Time apart is essential to time together. When we learn to breathe and recharge, we can share an attuned, renewed presence with others.
Christina Vlinder
4 min read
Don't Stress, Just Spot - How To Keep Kids Safe in Challenging Situations Without Taking Over
Children are safer when they are the ones in charge of keeping their own bodies balanced. Here are some tips for spotting respectfully.
Christina Vlinder
3 min read
Baby-Friendly Gift Ideas
These simple toys are great for babies' attention span, creativity, and growing brains!
Christina Vlinder
7 min read
Tips for Kid-Friendly, Healthy Cooking
Cooking for babies and young kids not only can be simple, it should be simple! Here are my tips, proven 100% effective by a certain 6...
Christina Vlinder
4 min read
Too Many Toys! - 5 Steps for Dealing with Toy Overload
Just like adults, children can find it difficult to focus in environments where there are too many toys. Clutter makes it hard for them...
Christina Vlinder
2 min read
Limits Are My Responsibility
Children struggle with limits because their brains are still developing. It's our responsibility to set limits in a way that works.
Christina Vlinder
2 min read
The Development of Empathy
By letting children work out most conflicts on their own (while adults provide narration and keep things safe), we show that we trust...
Christina Vlinder
3 min read
Scripts For Selective Intervention
If we model respect and giving kids safe places to experiment with emotions and sharing, the natural human drive for empathy will win out.
Christina Vlinder
2 min read
Three Conflicts, Three Solutions
I have a few interesting sharing interactions in the toddler class to share with you. During all these interactions, I was nearby. I...
Christina Vlinder
2 min read
Why Should I Let a Toddler Take a Toy?
Giving children the opportunity to solve conflicts on their own allows them to come up with varied, authentic responses to conflict, all...
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