blog — Gay Cioffi - Early Childhood Specialist

A site for those who care for and about young children

What's A Great Outing On a Freezing Day? ... the New York Transit Museum

Feb 6

Feb 6 What's A Great Outing On a Freezing Day? ... the New York Transit Museum

Family, Transportation Museums

New York Transit Museum - Transit Tots

Taking Advantage Of Valentine's Day ... What Is Love?

Jan 30

Jan 30 Taking Advantage Of Valentine's Day ... What Is Love?

Holidays, Parenting, Valentine's Day

Big Questions: We Will Be Visiting My Father Who Has Just Started Using A Wheelchair, How Do I Prepare My Three And A Half Year Old For Seeing Him?

Jan 24

Jan 24 Big Questions: We Will Be Visiting My Father Who Has Just Started Using A Wheelchair, How Do I Prepare My Three And A Half Year Old For Seeing Him?

Big Questions, Difficult conversation, Family

How Do We Teach Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Message To Young Children?

Jan 16

Jan 16 How Do We Teach Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Message To Young Children?

holidays, socialization, friendship

How Do We Teach Young Children About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?

Did Your Child Enjoy The Holidays?

Jan 9

Jan 9 Did Your Child Enjoy The Holidays?

Young Children, Parenting, Holidays

What Lessons Can The Holidays Teach Your Child?

Dec 24

Dec 24 What Lessons Can The Holidays Teach Your Child?

Holidays, Parenting, Young Children

Is It Okay To Teach Your Child To Believe in Santa?

Dec 12

Dec 12 Is It Okay To Teach Your Child To Believe in Santa?

Family, Holidays, Santa Claus

What About Hugs and Kisses? Redux

Dec 5

Dec 5 What About Hugs and Kisses? Redux

Family, Socialization, Young Children

What Is The Right Amount of Grandparent Time?

Nov 28

Nov 28 What Is The Right Amount of Grandparent Time?

Family, Holidays, Difficult Conversations