Dear Teacher Lisa, Help! My newly 3-year-old dropped her naps and is suddenly distraught over seemingly minor issues and frequently inflexible about things to the point of full blown meltdowns. I’m trying to remind myself she is probably a little tired, but that doesn’t make it easier when she’s insisting on the blue cup and…
Dear Teacher Lisa, My three-year-old and I are good friends with another three-year-old and mom. We have spent a lot of time together over the past year, but lately I am having a harder and harder time enjoying our adventures together in public settings. It seems that we moms have different limits for our kids,…
Dear Teacher Lisa, Our 2 year old is having complete meltdowns over getting dressed in the morning – it’s not a fun way for any of us to start our day! I am trying to stay calm and walk her through it, but it’s not easy. That said, I am also still trying to set…
Dear Teacher Lisa, I’ve got 3 amazing boys, so, as you can imagine, my hands are full. My baby is easy, but my 2 year old and 5 year old need constant supervision because the minute I turn my back on them, they break out into fights. And I mean FIGHTS…as in, throw down, fists…
Dear Teacher Lisa, Even though it’s exhausting with a newborn at home, I know I have so much to be grateful for with two healthy kids…and yet, I find myself grieving what our lives were like before our son was born and it was just the three of us. I try to connect with my…
Dear Teacher Lisa, Our 3 year old has been especially challenging us lately, and it seems to come up every day in the most routine activities. For example, when it’s time to eat we have an agreement that she must wash her hands before a meal. We always give her the choice to have either…
“Dear Teacher Lisa, My 3 year old son is fascinated by makeup and swirly dresses, as I’m sure many 3 year old boys and girls are. I fully support his play and have even bought a dress and tutu for his dress-up area, but I find my parents and husband are more hesitant to encourage…
It’s that time of year again, when the birds chirp and the flowers bloom and us Garden Families hit the social media streets asking for money to keep our school going and growing. Sure, your donations go to supplies and general school maintenance BUT did you know that your dollars also go toward making scholarships…
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