Category Archives: Play, Growth & Development

What are YOU doing this Family Day?

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

The countdown to Family Day is on! We have about a week left to plan our highly engaging and meaningful family activities for that special day! What to do; what to do? There’s so much out there! Come on now! … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged family, family bonding time, Family Day 2014, family fun, family time, grandparents, Mental Health, togetherness | Leave a comment

Early Literacy: It’s the Little Things

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Paula D'Orazio

So, tell me if this sounds familiar. As a working mom, I only get to spend a few hours with my kids each weekday and most of that time is consumed with homework, supper, baths, bedtime and dealing with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged early learning, family bonding time, Family Literacy Day, family time, importance of reading, literacy, Mental Health, play, reading together, reading with kids, school, special needs, the importance of play | 1 Comment

The greatest gift: Not found in stores

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

It’s the holiday season and if your house is anything like mine, the kids are making their lists and checking them twice. So, I have a very good idea of what my kids (think they) want. But what do they actually … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged Christmas, Christmas wish list, developmental assets, family time, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Mental Health, play with your kids, The gift of yourself | 4 Comments

Hands-free parenting: Let’s try it!

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

You can see me, but am I really here? If there’s an electronic device in my hand, I’m at least considering giving my attention to someone or something other than you. If I’m texting, using social media, surfing the Net, … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged blackberry, cell, cell phone, communication, distracted, distraction, iphone, parent, phone, tablet, texting | Leave a comment

Bullying in Preschool? Say it isn’t so!

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

Kicked in the stomach, struck in the face, pushed to the ground, told she was ugly and stupid, excluded from play and threatened with worse if she tried to cry for help. Such was the life of my daughter – … Continue reading →