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Month: July 2018

When Your 5-1/2 Year Old Starts Lying, It’s Actually a New Skill on its Way

Posted on July 31, 2018July 31, 2018 by Amber

I wanted to start this series showing specifically how “misbehavior” in certain stages of child development is actually an incredible… Read more When Your 5-1/2 Year Old Starts Lying, It’s Actually a New Skill on its Way

Dissipating a Meltdown During Preschool Milestone 1: Pretend to Be Blind

Posted on July 28, 2018September 17, 2019 by Amber

This is part of a series where I match to the childhood developmental milestones a tool or idea to use… Read more Dissipating a Meltdown During Preschool Milestone 1: Pretend to Be Blind

When No Tools Work for a Toddler Meltdown

Posted on July 27, 2018September 17, 2019 by Amber

I aim to provide tools for parents for when their children are being difficult, especially when having a meltdown. I… Read more When No Tools Work for a Toddler Meltdown

Emotional Responsibility: Staying Patient as a Parent (and a Person)

Posted on July 26, 2018January 3, 2021 by Amber

The #1 thing people say they struggle with as a parent is staying patient. A wise woman told me once… Read more Emotional Responsibility: Staying Patient as a Parent (and a Person)

Elementary Science: Materials

Posted on July 24, 2018July 25, 2018 by Amber

This is part of a comprehensive elementary science curriculum. This one is on materials. I explain why I disagree with… Read more Elementary Science: Materials

How do Deal with the Certain Epic Meltdowns at 2 years 7 months When You Try to Leave Something Fun

Posted on July 23, 2018March 12, 2019 by Amber

In my work on child development, I document predictable, age-related irritable period. I would be so bold to say that… Read more How do Deal with the Certain Epic Meltdowns at 2 years 7 months When You Try to Leave Something Fun

Preschool Conflict Resolution Tool: Family Meetings

Posted on July 21, 2018August 2, 2018 by Amber

With both my oldest son and daughter, around the time they were 4 years old, I got to my absolute… Read more Preschool Conflict Resolution Tool: Family Meetings

The Goal of Elementary Education: Providing the Spine for All Subjects

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Amber

The main goal of education in the preschool years–other than fostering the massive development in social and moral understanding at… Read more The Goal of Elementary Education: Providing the Spine for All Subjects

What To Do When Your Preschooler Hits

Posted on July 20, 2018September 17, 2019 by Amber

The preschool years (ages 3 – 5) are a time of on and off high conflict. Children start to understand… Read more What To Do When Your Preschooler Hits

Trick for Cooperation Starting at Preschool Milestone 5: Tell Them a Story

Posted on July 18, 2018July 18, 2018 by Amber

A trick that I found beautifully, which started to work well at Preschool Milestone 5, is to tell the child… Read more Trick for Cooperation Starting at Preschool Milestone 5: Tell Them a Story

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