I don't let anyone hit me! Period. There's only one little snafu. If we teach our children not to let anyone hit them, we probably shouldn't hit them ourselves. Children learn by example. My first job was as a teacher's aide in a 4K summer program for at-risk children. On my first day, as I bent down to tie a child's shoe, another ran up quickly behind me and grabbed my ponytail, trying to see if he could swing on it. I don't remember how I reacted over 40 years ago, but this child, I'll...

Welcome! All the experiences and activities I share are backed by evidence-based research and 50 years of real-world experience in early childhood learning. Citations are included. Songs Sing short rhyming songs often at predictable times during the day. Use singing as part of your routines. Make a list of the cute little songs you sing and share them with others who care for your child. If you can't imagine singing, you can always use chanting rhymes and finger plays. ideas Hickory Dickory...

Early Childhood Rocks is a non-profit with a vision and a heart. You won't find any outside ads in our articles. Just solid information you can use. We have many articles about behavior, including tried-and-true activities that work with real children. We also include articles about self-care because sometimes even the best caregivers forget how important it is to take care of themselves. We also include many articles about fun and learning during the first few years of life. Here's...