Is Your Child Overly Sensitive?

8 months ago
Karen Whittier

Does it seem your child cries at the drop of a hat? Is he unable to adjust when routines get…

Learning Activities–It Can Be All Fun & Games

9 months ago

PLAY is the WAY children learn during the early childhood years. How fortunate that is for parents, caregivers and/or their…

Old McDonald Had a Farm and More!

1 year ago

It wasn't on Old McDonald's Farm, but my preschool was housed on a farm. That meant learning and interacting with…

Play-Based Activities for Play-Based Learning!

1 year ago

If you’ve been following PLAY & GROW for very long, you know one thing for sure about me. I’m more…

Autumn Leaves & the Great Pumpkin

1 year ago

I know the New England area is renowned for the colors of Autumn, but as I get out and about…

Why Pretend Play is Important

1 year ago

What's one of the best ways to guarantee your child will thrive? By carefully tending to their creative spirit and…

Indians & Thanksgiving

2 years ago

Autumn has several holidays; one is Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving, in the US, is celebrated on the 4th Thursday in November; in…

Creating Schedules–Managing Stress for Your Child

2 years ago

Pandemics certainly qualify as stressful times for children. Other Life events like divorce, illness (or death), or moving are full…

It’s Easy as 1, 2, 3–Why Math Readiness is Important

2 years ago

What is math readiness? For young children it encompasses a handful of principles. Have you ever heard anyone say “I…

“S” is for Summer, Swimming and Safety!

2 years ago

“S” is for Summer, Swimming and Safety! What’s this? Could Teacher Karen have had a change in philosophy? NO! I’m…