Increased Anger and Decreased Empathy: Using Play to Help Preschoolers During Covid
Being several months into this pandemic, I am often asked a similar question from many parents: “What has happened to my preschooler? They used to be so happy and fun, and now they seem angry a lot and have started hitting.” Remember, this is a very hard time. You...
How to Use Hand Puppets to Maintain Long-Distance Relationships with Children
At The Catalyst Center, we greatly understand the importance of attachment, not just between child and parent but also between child and grandparents, extended family, and other loved ones. In our mobile, modern day world, we often live far away from family and loved...
Self Care Series: Mental Grounding Exercises
We are offering a weekly blog series with a collection of diverse and effective coping techniques and exercises that can help reduce stress, improve mental and emotional well-being, and perhaps make you even more effective in achieving your individual goals. Check...
Spring is Coming: A Five-Senses Backyard Hunt
“Spring is coming, spring is coming birdies fill the air weave together straw and feather each one doing their share” This time of year always reminds of the song Spring is Coming* (Charles L. Minturn, 1914) from my daughter’s preschool days. With the first signs...