blog — Gay Cioffi - Early Childhood Specialist

A site for those who care for and about young children

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What Is An Educational "Pod" And Is It A Realistic Alternative ?

Jul 29

Jul 29 What Is An Educational "Pod" And Is It A Realistic Alternative ?

Corona Time, Educational Pods, Family

What's The One Activity That Never Fails My Granddaughter During COVID Time?

Jul 15

Jul 15 What's The One Activity That Never Fails My Granddaughter During COVID Time?

Communication, Corona Time, Family

Are Swimming Pools Safe From COVID-19?

Jul 3

Jul 3 Are Swimming Pools Safe From COVID-19?

Corona Time, Family, Parenting

Big Question: My soon to be four-year-old, an only child, is really missing the company of other children. Is it safe to schedule a play date?

Jun 17

Jun 17 Big Question: My soon to be four-year-old, an only child, is really missing the company of other children. Is it safe to schedule a play date?

Emotions, Family, Health, Corona Virus

What Are Five Simple Ways To Teach Gratitude... In the Time of COVID 19?

May 27

May 27 What Are Five Simple Ways To Teach Gratitude... In the Time of COVID 19?

Early Childhood Education, Emotions, Family, Gratitude

How Can We Plant Hope?

May 20

May 20 How Can We Plant Hope?

Coping Skills, Family, Gardening

Can Laughter Be The Best Medicine?

May 13

May 13 Can Laughter Be The Best Medicine?

Connections, Family, Laughter

Big Question: While children are distance learning, how should we adjust screen time allotment?

May 6

May 6 Big Question: While children are distance learning, how should we adjust screen time allotment?

Distance Learning, Family, Parenting

Where Are You Finding Inspiration?

Mar 25

Mar 25 Where Are You Finding Inspiration?

Coping Skills, Emotions, Family