by Sophia Hamel | Jan 12, 2026 | Luminous Childcare General Blog, Parent Resources
Do you ever feel like your kiddo just has too many toys? And they don’t actually play with a majority of them? They could be scattered across the house, maybe half in one room and the rest in the other, or they’re all getting jumbled together during clean up and who...
by Sophia Hamel | Jan 6, 2026 | Luminous Childcare General Blog, Parent Resources
It’s a new year, and for me that means I have an opportunity to reflect on the last year of parenting my sweet little stinker. It’s a chance to highlight where I felt that I succeeded as a mom and also identify where there is room for improvement. This is by no means...
by Sophia Hamel | Dec 23, 2025 | Luminous Childcare General Blog, Parent Resources
The term “gentle parenting” can elicit varied and strong reactions from parents, and sometimes even from adults without children. It recently has become a hot topic on social media, as well as in news stories. Parents put a lot of thought into which parenting...
by Sophia Hamel | Dec 15, 2025 | Luminous Childcare General Blog, Parent Resources
Am I the only parent feeling like winter is a test? We’re stuck inside, the weather is anything but ideal. Going outside means wrapping my son in the very warmest items we own and braving the freezing cold to feel some sunshine on our faces. Here are some activities...
by Sophia Hamel | Dec 8, 2025 | Luminous Childcare General Blog
Second in a Series Are you worried about your child’s development? Maybe you’re concerned about your child’s verbal progress, motor skills or another developmental challenge. Available Resources Early intervention can be important to assess whether your child has a...
by Sophia Hamel | Dec 2, 2025 | Luminous Childcare General Blog, Parent Resources
Finding reliable sources helps a young parent know whether to worry Like many first-time parents, I often have questions, and I turn to the internet more than I’d like to admit. Sometimes searching up a symptom or situation can bring peace of mind. Other times, it...
