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Carrie Shrier

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CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5, July 7, 2022
How to support children after one year of virtual learning, March 17, 2021
Back to school preparation, August 12, 2020
Teaching your children about Memorial Day, May 20, 2020
Successful learning at home, April 9, 2020
Importance of positive parenting in times of crisis, April 1, 2020
Managing stress and anxiety during the novel coronavirus pandemic, March 18, 2020
Talking to your children about the coronavirus, March 12, 2020
Kindergarten confusion: Can I enroll my child in kindergarten?, October 1, 2019
After-school activities: How much is too much?, September 20, 2019
Back to school, back to the routine, August 12, 2019
Ten tips for back-to-school success, August 12, 2019
Look before you lock, July 19, 2019
Take time to explore nature with your children this summer, July 2, 2019
Teaching your children about Independence Day, July 1, 2019
The power of failure, June 14, 2019
Transition to summertime, May 24, 2019
Lice: What to know and what to do, March 8, 2019
March is Reading Month: Early literacy skill-building begins at birth, March 8, 2019
Winter safety tips for kids, January 28, 2019
Too cold to go out? Here are five indoor activities to enjoy with your children!, January 28, 2019
Give babies a safe place to sleep during holiday travel, December 26, 2018
What are the best toys for children?, November 27, 2018
Celebrate Read Across America Day, March 1, 2018
“But I want…”, December 29, 2017
Managing meltdowns this holiday season, December 13, 2017
Fun and learning with salt-dough ornaments, December 8, 2017
Christmas safety with young children, December 6, 2017
The dangers of distracted parenting, November 17, 2017
Taming the morning madness, October 12, 2017
The importance of talking to your children, October 12, 2017
Tips for solar eclipse viewing with children, August 16, 2017
Rear-facing car seat recommendations, August 10, 2017
Keeping your cool: Handling summertime stress, July 24, 2017
Car seat safety reminders, July 19, 2017
Developmentally appropriate practice: Knowing what is culturally appropriate, April 24, 2017
Developmentally appropriate practice: Knowing what is individually appropriate, April 24, 2017
Developmentally appropriate practice: Knowing about child development and learning, April 24, 2017
April is the Month of the Young Child, April 3, 2017
Purpose of playing with play dough, January 6, 2017
When the weather outside is frightful… kids still need to play!, December 22, 2016
The value of open-ended play, December 2, 2016
Ten tips to teach thankfulness, November 15, 2016
Ouch! Biting hurts! Why is my toddler biting?, November 14, 2016
Back to school success, July 27, 2016
Teaching children about the Olympics, July 25, 2016
Celebrating the Fourth of July with your children, July 1, 2016
Five rules for summer play, June 8, 2016
Keeping learning alive this summer, June 6, 2016
Why won’t they just get along?, April 22, 2016
Celebrating Earth Day with your family, April 22, 2016
Helping children learn about emotions, April 1, 2016
Farm and garden activities for preschoolers during spring, March 11, 2016
Talking with children about Flint’s water crisis, March 7, 2016
Exploring nature during winter, February 11, 2016
Car seats: Rear-facing, forward-facing, booster or seat belt?, December 16, 2015
Why winter coats and car seats are a dangerous combination, December 15, 2015
Five tips for happy holidays with young children, December 15, 2015
Finding a balance: Technology and early childhood, November 11, 2015
Working with challenging children, October 23, 2015
A letter to Mom on the first day of kindergarten, September 2, 2015
I’m ready for kindergarten!, July 21, 2015
Michigan summer adventures for families, July 20, 2015
The case for summertime play: Unstructured versus structured summer play, July 14, 2015
Successful travel tips for families, June 17, 2015
Five tips for new dads, June 17, 2015
Six tips for a smooth summer with your children, June 1, 2015
Developing independence in children, April 28, 2015
Ten fun rainy day activities to enjoy with your children, March 26, 2015
March is Reading Month: 10 tips to keep reading fun, March 9, 2015
Should I send my child to preschool?, March 6, 2015
TV for toddlers?, January 26, 2015
Is it too cold to go outside to play?, November 24, 2014
Beyond the toy aisle: Selecting educational gifts for children, November 17, 2014
More than one, two and three: early childhood math, November 14, 2014
Teaching thankfulness and gratitude, November 11, 2014
Are you and your car ready for the ice and snow?, November 7, 2014
Talking with children about the death of pets, October 15, 2014
Tips to tame the bedtime battles, October 2, 2014
Pumpkin patch math, September 26, 2014
Fall fun for children, September 26, 2014
New prescription for parents: Read to your babies, July 16, 2014
Young children learn by copying you!, June 27, 2014
Keep your kids learning this summer, June 11, 2014
Kindergarten readiness: approaches to learning, May 20, 2014
Kindergarten readiness: language and literacy, May 13, 2014
Kindergarten readiness: Social and emotional development, May 2, 2014
QR codes in the classroom, April 3, 2014
March is Reading Month: Five fun ideas to expand on your children’s favorite books!, March 17, 2014
Is your car seat recalled? What to do, who to contact and when to worry, February 12, 2014
Learning and looming: Six lessons your child can learn while creating loom bracelets, January 29, 2014
Keep the boredom at bay this winter!, December 20, 2013
Setting the stage for success: Promoting social and emotional health in young children, December 6, 2013
Inquiring minds want to know: Science for young children, November 26, 2013
ABC’s of Early Literacy: The importance of developing early literacy skills, November 18, 2013
Common Core questions, November 13, 2013
Morning madness: Five tips to a better morning with your family, November 6, 2013
Spooky stuff: Talking with children about ghosts, monsters and other childhood fears, October 24, 2013
Potty training success, August 8, 2013
Take time to plan ahead for shopping success with young children, July 25, 2013
When the sirens sound: Talking with children about severe weather, June 7, 2013
Ten tips for a successful family vacation!, June 3, 2013
Kitchen chemistry: Science fun for young children, May 15, 2013
Look for the helpers: Talking with young children about tragedy, May 11, 2013
The purpose of play: Why play matters, February 28, 2013
September is Child Passenger Safety month, September 12, 2012
Hyperthermia: When summer suns turns deadly, June 25, 2012
Hyperthermia: Take action to protect children from heat stroke, June 25, 2012
Manage your children's summer screen time, June 13, 2012
Keep children safe this summer, May 30, 2012
Ten tips to keep your child learning this summer, May 24, 2012
Kindergarten readiness: What you can do to ensure your child’s success, April 26, 2012
Five tips to make reading more fun for children, March 19, 2012
Reading to children aloud supports literacy development, March 19, 2012
Parents carpooling reflect inconsistent use of boosters, February 24, 2012

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