SELF-CARE: Take a minute to reflect on what you need to lower you stress level during the day. Then do what you can to make it happen, with yourself or with the help of a partner. Model self-care for your children! Show them that taking care of yourself should be a priority.

PARENTING TIP: Encourage cooperation for an activity a child is refusing to do (like putting on PJs) by using one of the 4 magic tools below: Make it a game, make it a song, make it silly, or make it a choice!

INDOOR ACTIVITY: Swimming :) Put on your suit and hop in the bath. It doesn’t need to be the end of the day to enjoy water play.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY: Water painting! Give your child a brush and a bucket of water. Watch the sidewalk or fence change color as the paint. No clean up required!!!

Supporting families on the road to connected and effective parenting.

parenting workshops * parent/toddler playgroups * presentations * private consultations

Email kellam@earlychildhoodmatters.org if you are interested in finding out about sliding scale tuition for our parenting series, mom’s groups, and playgroups. We are happy to help support parents who are in a situation where these courses might otherwise be cost prohibitive.

Our cancellation policy:

Full refund 30 days or more (less a 20% transaction fee), less than 14 days before the start of class a 40% refund will be granted, unless the participant finds a replacement to fill their spot, less than 7 days participants will be responsible for paying the full amount of the class/series price, unless they find a replacement participant to fill their spot.