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 | Feb 25, 2026 | Luminous Childcare General Blog, Parent Resources
Does your little one love trying new foods? Yeah, mine doesn’t either. When he he was first starting out with solids, though, he surprised us with his openness to new foods. Since moving fully into toddlerhood, he has developed some preferences, that’s for sure. ...
by Sophia Hamel | Feb 19, 2026 | Luminous Childcare General Blog, Parent Resources
Little ones love playing pretend and, especially, playing kitchen because they want to emulate their adults. I’m a big fan of getting my kiddo involved in what I’m doing around the house, including preparing food. Children learn and have fun while helping out. When...
