Training Wheels Needed

Training parents about all things preschool and kids aged 18 months–5 years

  • Shop
    • I Have Butterflies In My Tummy
    • Song: Butterflies in My Tummy
    • Song: It’s Clean-Up Time
    • Song: Extra-Special Day
    • Song: The Learning Tree
  • About Us
    • What Is Butterflies In My Tummy?
    • Bye, Bye Tantrums
    • Book Rachel Raybin
  • Behavior
    • Tantrums
    • Anxiety & Fear
    • Bedtime
    • Potty Training
    • Biting
    • Meal Time
    • Development Red Flags
  • Education
    • All About Preschool
    • What I Need To Know
    • Butterflies In My Tummy
    • Skills
    • Lunch
  • Family
    • Siblings
    • Travel
    • Food & Nutrition
    • Safety
    • Apps, Toys & Games
  • Holidays
    • Fall
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas & Hanukkah
    • New Year’s
    • Groundhog Day
    • Valentine’s Day
    • Easter
    • Parties
  • Fun Stuff
Anxiety & Fear

6 Ways to Build Attachment

July 10, 2015 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

A child’s early experience of being nurtured and developing a strong attachment with a caring adult affects all aspects of behavior and development. When parents and kids have strong, warm feelings for one another, children develop trust that their parents will provide what they need to thrive, including love, acceptance, positive guidance, and protection. Research…

Read More »

Behaviorgirl having a temper tantrum

Your Kid’s A Brat, Let Me Help

June 3, 2015 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

Everyone knows the feeling, the flush of embarrassment, your blood pressure rising, a vague sensation of panic in your chest. All this because your kid is acting up. It starts slow, doesn’t it? He gets an idea of something he wants. He nags you a little, and you might not even notice. When that doesn’t work, he…

Read More »

Apps, Toys & Games

Top 10 Toys for Preschoolers

May 15, 2015 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

Toys are a crucial part of every child’s development. Play doesn’t just have to be fun – it can also be a wonderful and productive time for learning. Here are my top 10 picks for toys with a purpose. Melissa and Doug Deluxe Wooden Stringing Beads (ages 2-4) “These beads will help develop a child…

Read More »

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

be in the know

  • Join the thousands of others. Don't miss out on the insider information.
  • Not required, but we like to be polite.
  • Unsubscribe whenever. We won't sell, share or spam your email. Period.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

prepare your child for school

Butterflies In My Tummy Poster

Cart

Like us on Facebook

About the Author

Rachel holds a BS in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in Educational Leadership. Innovative and academically forward in her successful “Mommy and Me” curriculum and interactive birthday parties, Rachel was encouraged by her large following of dedicated parents and their children to develop a preschool program. Read More...

Copyright © 2025 · The Mother Load Company, L.L.C.