Learning to tie shoes is a rite of passage for children, and a frustrating one. It takes a lot of fine motor skills to keep these loops and knots in check. Tying shoes can be quite an ordeal, even for certain adults who have never mastered the feat or have lost fine motor skills due […]
Toddler screams and makes you want to scream? Try regular quick connection improvements and help make the screaming go away. When my daughter was about 13 months old, she started screaming. It mostly happened in the morning when I was busy leaving the house. I knew she felt disconnected because I was rushing around trying […]
Source: Jelleke Vanooteghem / Unsplash You have to smile when your 3-year-old tells you that her fake friend is called HaHa. "Seriously!" Your mother laughs. Since they have no brothers or sisters to play with, people often assume that only children like HaHa's creator have more imaginary friends than children with siblings. This myth, which […]
It is the middle of the school year - there are more hours of daylight; the weather starts to warm up (very slightly); and the weekends and after school begin to fill up with spring sports on the horizon. Your child's homework might be the last thing you think about. If you and your child […]
A newborn is a beautiful milestone in the life span of a couple. The drive to the hospital, the moment when the mother went to work, and all the family conversations in between. These are memories that are engraved in the life of every parent. But the first thing every parent asks a doctor: "Is […]
Crafts with letters of the week is a great way to practice the alphabet with younger children in preschool and kindergarten. They are also great for fun practical activities for older children. While we continue to share some of our favorite crafts, the M letter of the week craft is always fun! M LETTER OF […]
I love dinner parties and like to organize them regularly. And while "only" one meal is great, sometimes you want to have a plan for the party. This post, sent in by a reader, is full of great ideas for your next dinner party. Or you can even do it at home with your family […]
© 2020 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved The corona virus that causes COVID-19 was unknown to science by the end of last year. Until mid-March life has changed dramatically for people around the world. Our daily routines have changed. We are worried about doing Goals meet, prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed, ensure security and […]
"Math is the only place where truth and beauty mean the same thing." Truth and beauty merge into what is called knowledge and awareness. You don't have to know everything, but certain topics can go far. For example, learning math is not about becoming a scholar and finding a great job. Mathematics facilitate a child's […]
If you're looking for a simple dinner idea that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes and get plenty of flavor, this is it simply baked nachos recipe must be on your go-to list! (Recipe updated with new photos on March 19th, 2020.) SIMPLY BAKED AFTEROS RECIPE I often make this recipe with ground […]
Part of my inventory. Top shelf rice, various types of pasta, from rice noodles to bean noodles to corn noodles, wheat noodles and couscous. Middle shelf, pretzels, cookies, sardines, TVP minced meat and miso that my father made. Lower shelf, corn flour, beans, lentils, dried mushrooms, baked goods such as vanilla, baking powder, carob powder, […]
© 2020 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved A study of the new corona virus was reviewed by experts and accepted for publication in the Journal of Pediatrics. What does this study show? I have Read the pre-release version released on March 18. The quick take away is This: Some children (13%) who tested positive […]
