Work & PlayApr 264 minYou've Heard Teacher Feedback - Now What?Once you have a little one in school, an entirely new phase of parenthood opens up. Family life is the main source of just about...
Work & PlayFeb 24 minTantrums Come, Tantrums GoThink way back to the before times…not before COVID, but before children were a part of your day-to-day life. Did you have an opinion...
Work & PlayJan 93 minOur COVID DumpIn this new year we see people posting their “photo dump” from the holidays or the year. Fair warning that what lies ahead is our COVID...
Work & PlayOct 4, 20214 minBedtime: The Struggle is RealHow’s bedtime going? Sleeping issues and bedtime struggles are a common topic in our Work & Play world. Why? There are so many ways that...
Work & PlaySep 22, 20214 minThe Kids Are Alright (and So Are Screens)Many things have changed in the world of parenting since we ourselves were parented. From safety equipment to video monitors to boogie...
Work & PlayAug 3, 20213 minBedtime: Love it or Loathe it?Which side of bedtime do you land on? Love it or Loathe it? We know this is a loaded question for many reasons. Bedtime routines and...
Work & PlayJul 22, 20213 minKindergarten: Where Work & Play is Every DayDo you have a soon to be kindergartner in your house? Congratulations! You are in for a wonderful year of kindergarten learning and...
Work & PlayJun 4, 20214 minBoredom: A Childhood Staple?As soon as your children can tell you how they feel, it happens. You hear the words that can make you roll your eyes, make you need to...
Work & PlayMay 5, 20213 minParenting Pitfalls: Navigating the InevitableWe are quite certain no one ever said being a parent would be easy. It is all a guessing game in many ways. Many of us have ideas of what...
Work & PlayMar 23, 20213 minWhat Are You Reading To Your Kids?When was the last time you actually were able to casually peruse the shelves at a local bookshop or library? Our guess is that it’s been...
Work & PlayFeb 18, 20213 minYou've Got the PowerDo you ever forget that you are the one in charge in your house? Despite being the tallest and strongest people in the house, parents can...
Work & PlayFeb 3, 20212 minEncouraging Independence Parenthood is a juggling act. Quite literally from the moment these little ones join our lives, we’re juggling feeding them, comforting...
Work & PlayNov 24, 20203 minMaking Time for Connection: How & Why It's Important in Early ChildhoodWe can’t state this enough: Knowing your child makes a huge impact on their ability to thrive. We are not suggesting that you don’t...
Work & PlayOct 28, 20201 minTeaching is an ArtTeaching is an art. There is no way around that. People, like us, have literally dedicated themselves, through their education and...
Work & PlayOct 21, 20203 minSet the Tone at Home: RoutinesWhat parent hasn’t been there? You go to sleep with the best of intentions: get up a little earlier tomorrow, get a workout in, have your...
Work & PlayOct 14, 20202 minWe Are Work & PlayWho are we? Work & Play Early Childhood Consulting is a small business like no other. Founded by two early childhood teachers, we cater...