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Parenting tips, daycare business insights, and early childhood education wisdom — from someone who lives it every day.
5 Calm-Down Games That Actually Work for Toddlers
When big emotions hit, having a go-to game can turn a meltdown into a moment of connection. Here are my five favorites that I use every sing...
Creating a Sleep Routine Your Child Will Actually Love
Sleep battles are exhausting for everyone. After putting hundreds of kids down for naps and bedtime over 15 years, here's what actually work...
Why Play-Based Learning Matters More Than You Think
Worksheets for 3-year-olds? No thank you. Here's why the research (and my 15 years of experience) says play is the most powerful learning to...
Starting a Home Daycare: What I Wish I'd Known on Day One
Ten years ago I opened my doors with passion and a prayer. Here are the things I learned the hard way so you don't have to....
The Power of Positive Communication with Young Children
Swap "stop running" for "walking feet, please" and watch what happens. Small shifts in how we talk to kids create massive changes in behavio...