Christina Vlinder4 minDon't Stress, Just Spot - How To Keep Kids Safe in Challenging Situations Without Taking OverChildren are safer when they are the ones in charge of keeping their own bodies balanced. Here are some tips for spotting respectfully.
Christina Vlinder3 minBaby-Friendly Gift IdeasThese simple toys are great for babies' attention span, creativity, and growing brains!
Christina Vlinder7 minTips for Kid-Friendly, Healthy CookingCooking for babies and young kids not only can be simple, it should be simple! Here are my tips, proven 100% effective by a certain 6...
Christina Vlinder4 minToo Many Toys! - 5 Steps for Dealing with Toy OverloadJust like adults, children can find it difficult to focus in environments where there are too many toys. Clutter makes it hard for them...
Christina Vlinder2 minLimits Are My ResponsibilityChildren struggle with limits because their brains are still developing. It's our responsibility to set limits in a way that works.
Christina Vlinder2 minThe Development of EmpathyBy letting children work out most conflicts on their own (while adults provide narration and keep things safe), we show that we trust...
Christina Vlinder3 minScripts For Selective InterventionIf we model respect and giving kids safe places to experiment with emotions and sharing, the natural human drive for empathy will win out.
Christina Vlinder2 minThree Conflicts, Three SolutionsI have a few interesting sharing interactions in the toddler class to share with you. During all these interactions, I was nearby. I...
Christina Vlinder2 minWhy Should I Let a Toddler Take a Toy?Giving children the opportunity to solve conflicts on their own allows them to come up with varied, authentic responses to conflict, all...