Ashlee's Dayhome

01/21/2018

Does this sound familiar?

01/19/2018

This is so great!

When touring different preschools for my daughter, I visited one where I got to observe the kids playing on the playground. 

09/24/2017

Crying is a healthy and necessary way for kids to express their feelings. By saying ‘stop crying’ we send the message that their feelings are not important, not valid, silly, or annoying.

Read more from Happiness is here:
http://bit.ly/2raOSlP

03/27/2017

Six tips to simplify children's lives – and make them happier!

03/14/2017

03/13/2017

Frustrated with your kid's antics? Here are some discipline tricks that actually work.

03/10/2017

Why do aggressive behaviors occur? A child is engaging in verbal or physical aggression because it is benefiting them in some way. Here's how to help.

03/01/2017

Our children can pick really inconvenient times to melt down; they throw themselves on the floor in a flood of tears and refuse to go anywhere! They frustrate us when we are trying to get out the door, embarrass us … Continue reading →

02/18/2017

She’s bold, bright, a leader – no wallflower this girl. She’s eager to connect with her peers, and a simple hello isn’t enough. She wants their attention. She

01/31/2017

Parents often ask me, “Why won’t my kids listen?” What they really mean is, “Why won’t they follow my directions?” Children are ready to listen, primed from

01/17/2017

In a child’s perfect world, the people he’s closest to would be available 24/7. But separations are a necessary and inevitable part of life. Whether it’s for