SELF-LOVE:
Buy frozen food and don’t save it for the apocalypse. I was never one to buy much frozen food but lately I've been trying to find any way possible to give myself a break. When that moment comes where I really don't feel like cooking, but it's too late to order take-out, it's like a small little miracle.

PARENTING TIP:
LEAVING THE HOUSE TAKE 2: Create a plan with your child about where they would like to go for their outdoor time over the next several days. Write down the ideas under the days of the week. One day might be a scooter ride, the next might be a bug hunt, the next day might be to a nature area. Children are much more agreeable to a plan that they have decided upon in a moment of calm, rather than catching them in the heat of the moment.

INDOOR ACTIVITY:
Sensory/Science: Cornstarch and Water. A little less water than cornstarch. Add food coloring if you want, and our favorite additions- cars or trucks to get stuck in the "muck." The best part? The cornstarch and water leaves zero residue and is almost satisfying to clean up! The science component-transformation from liquid to solid and back to solid-is fascinating for young children!

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY:
Outdoor music or garage band! Find toys or objects around your house and see how many you and your child can make music with. Sticks make perfect drums on buckets.Rocks make great noises in tin cans. You'll be surprised what you find.

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.