After a careful review of numerous resources on fine motor development in young children, TLC encourages all parents to review the following early intervention site where fine motor development is explained in detail, providing expected milestones, and activities to support fine motor skills. To further...
Yes, there are 9 toddlers and 9 parents completely absorbed in the TLC Developmental Group Activity! As promised, here is the Gingerbread Play Dough recipe (this will last all winter!): 1 cup flour 1/2 cup salt 2 tsp cream of tartar 1 Tbsp cinnamon 2 tsp ginger 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp...
The perfect first Parenting Topic for 2015: a list of 25 little positive and reachable changes we can make in our health, attitude and daily living. Who benefits from these changes...
Every semester in our TLC Play & Parenting classes we will focus on SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT in young children. Need a concise overview of developmental milestones for social-emotional development? Visit the following trust-worthy link from PBS: Social-Emotional Milestones. Click on this excellent overview of social-emotional development in young children...
All the TLC Developmental Play and Parenting Classes focused on sensory development this week. Following is a refresher article from PBS on how children learn best when all their senses are engaged- Sensory Play. The TLC class activity was a great success during both the baby,...
Another interesting and important parenting topic for TLC class discussion this week: gender differences in young children. Following is a Newsweek review of Dr. Lise Eloit’s book, Pink Brain Blue Brain. How much of these differences are truly innate? Read the review to learn how parents impact these...
This article is a must-read for parents of young children. At last, an article on screen-use that is based on science and provides common-sense advice. Please READ and bring your questions and share your opinions in your next TLC class! ...
The one-hour TLC Developmental Play & Parenting Class is designed specifically for little ones, parents or caregivers, seeking parenting support, and for the opportunity to connect with other families in the community. Children and caregivers follow a regular and very predictable weekly class routine: Gathering Time &...
The foundation for every class at The Loved Child (TLC) is that all parents and caregivers need to have trusted and supportive relationships to nurture healthy development and behavior in young children. Similarly, TLC classes promote and support interactions between young children- necessary for early learning...
Registration is now open for next Tuesday's (November 18 6:30- 9:00) Parenting Workshop on Talking with Children (0-5 years) About Their Bodies and Sex. Amy Cody, M.Ed. Manager of Parent Education at Planned Parenthood, will facilitate a discussion to help us: Respond to questions about sexuality topics with...
