EFC Parent Blog

Have you ever thought of the many wonderful things that are happening for your children during their outdoor play experiences? For a young child outdoor play may be one of the most critical periods for developmental growth in his/her day. ...

In the May newsletter I wrote an article called “Preparing Children for a Challenging World.” Among the suggestions listed to help children develop coping skills was:Teach how to tolerate discomfort. Help your child develop frustration tolerance skills and the ability to cope with...

Hello! Welcome to Especially for Children's parent blog. I am excited to have a new way to converse with parents on various child development topics, though I must admit I am still getting used to the digital age! As an introduction, I wanted to let...