By: Ingrid Á. Russell What is considered a challenging behavior vs. a typical behavior that is developmentally appropriate? Is there a difference?  It is important to know the benchmarks of typical development, that way you can identify challenging behavior.  For example, a toddler biting his friends is considered developmentally appropriate exploration and communication; but for...Read More

Infant Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Consultation Program                                                                                               ...Read More

by Tracy Walter We have all heard the phrase “laughter is the best medicine.” There is a reason for this phrase. Studies show that laughing can have short- and long-term benefits. Laughter can stimulate organs, activate and relieve your stress response, and soothe tension as short-term benefits. Laughter can also have long-term benefits such as...Read More

Barbara Bredell-Searle   You wake up in the morning and realize that the alarm did not go off and now you have less time to get ready for work. This limited time leaves you no time to eat breakfast or even make a lunch for yourself. You then get into your car to drive to the early childhood...Read More