Parents and Childcare

Social and Emotional Development: What It Is and Why It Matters

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Parents often focus first on academics like letters, numbers, colors but the foundation for all learning actually begins with social and emotional development.  At Big Hearts Little Hands, we know that when children feel secure, connected, and confident, their capacity for learning soars. Social-Emotional Skills Are Foundational According to Zero to Three, emotional development plays […]

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Helping Your 2-Year-Old Stay Calm During the Holidays: Simple Sensory Tips for Families

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The holidays with a two-year-old are full of wonder from sparkly lights, new toys, special treats, and lots of excitement. But for many toddlers, this season also comes with big feelings. Holiday gatherings, travel, loud noises, new faces, and big changes in routine can quickly become overwhelming. If your little one has ever cried at

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The Best Holiday Gifts for Children Ages 0–5: A Development-Focused Guide for Parents

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  Choosing holiday gifts for young children can feel overwhelming especially when every store aisle sparkles with flashing lights, loud sounds, and trendy characters. But the best toys for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers are actually the simplest ones. Research consistently shows that open-ended, hands-on play supports brain development far more than toys that “do the

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Surviving Thanksgiving With a Picky Eater Toddler and Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Staying Sane

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Thanksgiving is a beautiful holiday that should be full of gratitude, family, warmth, and… negotiations that rival international peace treaties. Because if you have a toddler who is both a picky eater AND navigating food allergies, you already know: this is not a meal; it’s an adventure. And by adventure, I mean a carefully choreographed

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How Big Hearts, Little Hands Supports Early Strength and Development Through Safe Tummy Time

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If you’ve ever wondered why your baby’s teachers at Big Hearts, Little Hands spend time laying infants on their bellies, you’re not alone! “Tummy Time” may look simple, but it’s one of the most important activities for your baby’s physical and brain development. Whether your baby is 6 weeks or 6 months, supervised time on their

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Teaching Emotional Regulation in Preschool: A Foundation for Lifelong Success

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At Big Hearts Little Hands, we believe that early childhood education is about more than teaching letters and numbers.  It is about helping children build all the skills they need to succeed in life. One of the most important of these is emotional regulation: the ability to recognize, manage, and express emotions in healthy ways.

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Potty Training Paths: Finding What Works and How Big Hearts, Little Hands Can Help

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Potty training can feel like a monumental milestone and for good reason! It’s a major step in your child’s development and often a key requirement for transitioning into a preschool or daycare environment. But if you’ve ever searched “best way to potty train,” you already know there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. The good news? No matter

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How to Help Your Child Transition Smoothly Back to Daycare

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The end of summer is a season is filled with both excitement and change. Big Hearts, Little Hands has been preparing for this new year just like our families.  Whether returning to daycare and moving up to a new classroom, or starting Kindergarten for the first time we want our students to be successful and

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Why CPR Training Matters: A Lifesaving Skill

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When you become a parent or caregiver, you take on many roles including protector, nurturer, teacher, and sometimes, first responder. In emergencies involving infants and young children, seconds matter. That’s why CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is a vital skill that can make all the difference. At Big Hearts, Little Hands, we believe that every parent and

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