blog — Gay Cioffi - Early Childhood Specialist

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How Important Is Block Play?

Nov 6

Nov 6 How Important Is Block Play?

Play, Parenting, Young Children

What Are Five Tips For Having A Fun And Safe Halloween With Your Young Child?

Oct 16

Oct 16 What Are Five Tips For Having A Fun And Safe Halloween With Your Young Child?

Halloween, Parenting

What Are Suggestions For Good Books For Young Children With Illustrations That Reflect Diversity ?

Oct 9

Oct 9 What Are Suggestions For Good Books For Young Children With Illustrations That Reflect Diversity ?

Children's Literature, Parenting

Are You Talking To Your Child Too Much?

Sep 18

Sep 18 Are You Talking To Your Child Too Much?

Family, Language Development, Parenting

How Should You Prepare Your Child For The Start Of Nursery School?

Aug 21

Aug 21 How Should You Prepare Your Child For The Start Of Nursery School?

Coping Skills, Early Childhood Education, Parenting

Guest Blog:What Do You Need To Know About Early Dental Care? Part 2

Aug 14

Aug 14 Guest Blog:What Do You Need To Know About Early Dental Care? Part 2

Young Children, Parenting, Early Dental Care

When Should You Start Toilet Training?

Aug 7

Aug 7 When Should You Start Toilet Training?

Parenting, Readiness, Young Children

What Are Five Simple Ways You Can Teach Gratitude To Young Children?

Jul 31

Jul 31 What Are Five Simple Ways You Can Teach Gratitude To Young Children?

Parenting, Gratitude

Big Question: My soon to be Kindergartener was invited for a sleepover at her friend's house. She was interested, but I was uncomfortable with the idea and declined. Was I Wrong?

Jul 23

Jul 23 Big Question: My soon to be Kindergartener was invited for a sleepover at her friend's house. She was interested, but I was uncomfortable with the idea and declined. Was I Wrong?

Big Questions, Parenting, Young Children