Dear Dr. Day Care, My child just turned three years old and is drawing a picture of himself with his head bigger than his body and his legs and arms are coming out of his head! He didn’t draw any details like fingers or toes. Should I be alarmed at his portrait of himself? Signed, First Time Mom Dear First Time Mom, Actually, it sounds to me that your son is right on target! Most children at his age are drawing the same type of images of themselves. Did you know that children go through stages of drawing just like any other stages of development? … [Read more...]
PreK Graduation – Dear Dr. Day Care
Dear Dr. Day Care, I recently attended my niece’s preschool graduation. Don't you think preschool age children are too young for a graduation ceremony? Don’t we have too many ceremonies and “achievements” that they are losing importance? Signed, A Great Aunt Dear Great Aunt, I am a big fan of the ceremony behind a preschool (or PreK) graduation. A preschool graduation ceremony is a great opportunity to celebrate learning and recognize an important milestone, one that may be the first of many milestones. I have certainly had people question why my early childhood … [Read more...]
Edgar Graduates book – new Feinstein Edition
written by Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith and illustrated by Rebecca Compton. Find it on amazon. Recently re-released as a special “Feinstein edition” - this book includes a Feinstein Jr. Scholar card with free admission to local attractions, such as Mystic Aquarium, Battleship Cove, Pawtucket Red Sox games, and more! Children are encouraged to do good deeds as part of the Feinstein Foundation’s Jr. Scholar program. Looking for the perfect graduation gift? Edgar Graduates is perfect for graduates of any age. Local author, Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith, CEO & President of Dr. … [Read more...]
