by Sophia Hamel | Apr 21, 2026 | Luminous Childcare General Blog, Parent Resources
When our little ones behave aggressively or in ways we don’t find appropriate, it can be tempting to put them in time out. However, time outs could have more negative consequences for our babies. Time outs can be damaging for young children with long-term impacts on...
by Sophia Hamel | Apr 14, 2026 | Luminous Childcare General Blog, Parent Resources
Does your child bite? My almost 3-year-old son has gone through that stage, and it’s frustrating – and painful! When biting by young children becomes an ongoing problem, it needs to be addressed, no matter the reason. What’s the best way to do this? As always, remain...
by Sophia Hamel | Apr 10, 2026 | Luminous Childcare General Blog, Parent Resources
Young kiddos are still finding their words and understanding their emotions. It can be hard to find the correct reaction when they lash out physically through hitting or kicking. Obviously, we want to express to them that aggressive behavior like hitting and kicking...
by Sophia Hamel | Apr 3, 2026 | Luminous Childcare General Blog, Parent Resources
It’s spring! Time find fun ways to enjoy nature with our little ones. Try these tips for planning ways for you and your kiddo to explore the outdoors. As we the weather warms up,, I can’t help but get ohhhhh so excited. The winter months can be grueling as we...
by Sophia Hamel | Mar 27, 2026 | Luminous Childcare General Blog, Parent Resources
Our little boy is a water baby. We’ve always known it. As time has gone on, he just loves water more. It’s never difficult to get him in the bath and half the time he’s flopping around on his belly, kicking water all over the place. Yet, somehow at the age of ALMOST...
by Sophia Hamel | Mar 13, 2026 | Luminous Childcare General Blog, Parent Resources
It can be a shock the first time we realize our little one is purposefully telling a whopper. My partner and I were quite taken aback that at the ripe age of almost 3, our boy lied to our faces. This did not sit well with me. I was just about 99.999% sure that our...
