child behavior

Celebrating Kindness with Preschoolers: Fostering gratitude in October

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Parents know the value of Thankfulness. For preschoolers and early elementary children, fall is more than pumpkins and costumes.  It’s a wonderful time to focus on gratitude and kindness. At Big Hearts, Little Hands, we believe that practicing thankfulness before Thanksgiving helps children build empathy, strengthen friendships, and understand the joy of giving. Why Gratitude […]

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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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Toddlers & Developmental Milestones: What & How

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The toddler years (ages 1-3) are marked by rapid development in motor skills, language, emotional expression, and social interactions. Each milestone reflects a new aspect of growth that helps children gain independence and understand the world around them. Below are six key developmental milestones, along with tips to support your child’s progress. Walking and Running

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Let’s Get Crafting: 5 Low Key Art Activities

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Parents! Art fosters children’s creativity and imagination.  When children engage in art activities at a young age, they develop fine motor skills through the manipulation of tools like crayons and paintbrushes. It also provides a platform for self-expression, allowing children to convey their thoughts and emotions in a non-verbal way.  All of this when done

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Tomorrow’s Bright Minds: The Crucial Role of a Teacher in an Infant-Toddler Classroom

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Within the heart of an infant-toddler classroom, teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the early developmental experiences of young minds. Early childhood education is the first step in a child’s educational journey, and it starts as early as infancy. Research indicates that the first few years of a child’s life are formative, shaping their

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Have a toddler who is an angel at daycare, but a rascal at home?

“Angel at Daycare, Rascal at Home!” Why your Toddler Behaves Better at Daycare then at Home

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The classic saying, “you’re an angel at school and a devil at home,” might sound familiar to many parents. But why does this phenomenon occur? If you have a toddler who is well-behaved at daycare but becomes a little tricky to handle at home, you’re not alone. This behavior is common and completely normal. But

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