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Giving yourself a few minutes

There’s always one more thing to do. A few thoughts on taking a break before everything is finished.

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FREE PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES

Worksheets & Printables

Activities for parents and educators to use with children: naming feelings, starting conversations, and practising everyday skills.

The first downloadable resources are coming soon.

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EXPLORE THE EARLY YEARS

Children ages 0–5, and life with them.

Browse the topics this blog will cover, from tantrums and friendships to the demands of caring for a young child. Send me your questions about any of these topics.

How children grow and learnFirst words, repeated questions, trying new skills Tantrums & big feelingsMeltdowns, disappointment, saying goodbye Behaviour & setting limitsHitting, saying no, holding a limit Play & talking with childrenPretend games, books, everyday conversations Daily routines & doing things independentlyGetting dressed, cleanup, leaving the house Sleep & bedtime routinesBedtime requests, winding down, changed routines Food & mealtimesUnfamiliar foods, table routines, mealtime pressure Toileting & potty learningPotty worries, accidents, home and daycare routines Screens & family technology habitsTurning off a show, family rules, adult phone use Friendships, siblings & sharingToy disputes, new siblings, joining play Understanding each child’s needsLoud rooms, clothing textures, extra time Pregnancy, postpartum & becoming a parentExpectations, visitors, changing identity Life as a parent or caregiverGuilt, sharing responsibilities, your own upbringing Working with your child’s educatorsDrop-off, sharing concerns, different expectations

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