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An Appalachian Inspired Nature Play Program Being Appalachian, it’s important to me to pass along the wise lessons that were taught to me when I was young. Many children and families may not have access to these life skills, tools, and hand-me-down lessons. I…
Child Life Services
I have been a Certified Child Life Specialist since 2003. That’s a long time! Over those years, the main question I was asked was ‘What is a Child Life Specialist?” Well, as a Child Life Specialist my purpose is to help infants, children, youth, and families…
Property Management
Caring for people comes naturally for me as I grew up surrounded by the kindness and hospitality of neighbors and was taught the importance of being kind to one another. Now, I find great joy in being able to share that same warmth, love,…
3 Tips for Helping Young Children Adjust to Transitions
As adults, some of us like to have plans so we know what to expect and others like to fly by the seat of our pants and go with the flow by the hour. Either way, research has shown that all humans need some…
How to talk to children about germs and staying healthy
With the continued impacts of a pandemic and the challenges and confusion that has caused, I thought I would start with “Talking to children about germs and how to stay healthy”. Now more than ever, children are aware of germs in the environment and…
How to talk to your children about: emotions + affirmations
Children benefit from specificity in affirmation As with many other aspects of life, children come with their own unique set of needs. Praise and affirmations for children can make a huge impact on the development of their confidence and identity. While a simple “good…