Training parents about all things preschool and kids aged 18 months–5 years
The fall/winter holiday season is the craziest time of year. And the chaos is magnified in families of divorce. With all the factors of schedules, preferences and work between two families, deciding who gets the kids for the holidays can be difficult. Kids can’t be split in half, so follow some simple rules to keep everyone happy…
Planning on a road trip with kids? Is there any scene that that brings up more dreaded imagery of too much family in tight quarters breaking down and attacking each other? I mean, besides Christmas? Don’t worry. We’re continuing our series on summer travel this week with none other than the good old fashioned automobile. So…
It’s your responsibility to give your kid the competitive edge. Master my list of top 6 skills to make your child the smartest one in the class so they’ll succeed in the future. The world is not perfect and we all know that children developed at different rates, but these skills should at least…
Do you bribe your child? You need to stop right now. If you bribe your child you’re setting yourself up for behavior that will backfire. I will admit a bribe is an easy way out, but doing this on a regular basis will back fire on you. Research shows that a bribe only results in a…
Halloween comes with no shortage of sugar. Pair these goodies with hearty sides and some healthier Halloween party snack choices for a well-rounded feast that will make everyone happy. Pumpkin Muffins Pumpkin bread is a classic fall recipe, and if you bake the batter in muffin tins you’ll have a side that’s not only portable but…
The best part of Halloween is of course the candy. But what do you do with all the leftover Halloween candy after your kids get over the sugar buzz? You don’t want to throw the rest away, so here are few really cool ideas to deal with that leftover Halloween candy that are both educational and…
Halloween is one of the best times of year for kids because: candy. However, it can be a little scary for younger children to see all those very realistic zombies, witches, and vampires. Help keep the holiday fun for your preschooler by hosting a not-so-scary Halloween party instead before or after trick-or-treating. Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Music…
If your child has food allergies events like Halloween and trick-or-treating can be scarier than the neighborhood haunted house. Sorting through candy favorites has become at least a chore or at most fraught with life-threatening danger. If you’re looking to be sensitive to your friends and neighbors or keeping your own home allergy free for the holiday…
We love reading. Everyone should read. Your kids should read, you should read and you should read to your kids. Help instill a love of books in your children by reading these fantastic fall books to your kids. For autumn we’re advising apple-themed fall books for each day! When you read to your kids, you’re doing…
Nope, that’s not clickbait. We’re talking about the real deal. Bye, bye whining, screaming, pouting, hitting, punching, kicking, meltdowns, come-aparts, and hissy fits. You probably know that I built this site and Training Wheels Needed after creating and running my own preschool for 17 years. Y’all, I have seen it all. Reasons My Son is…
