Your child won’t sleep. The caregiver and parent can’t agree. Now what? If you’ve ever paced the floor with a wide-awake toddler at 2 a.m. or felt stuck between different opinions on how to care for a child, you’re not alone. One parent wrote in, desperate for sleep help: “I…

That knot in your stomach when considering childcare for your little one - I've seen it countless times. After thirty years in early childhood education, I want to share something that might ease your mind.

During the last Professional Development Day on November 1, I introduced the first part of an ongoing workshop series we will be offering at various moments. The general theme of the workshop is “Inclusion.” In that initial session, following our experiences with medical referrals that aim to medicalize normal childhood…

In a heartbreaking incident that no parent should ever have to endure, Grei Mendez, a daycare owner in the Bronx, pleaded guilty to drug charges after an infant tragically died from fentanyl exposure at her facility. In September 2023, one-year-old Nicholas Feliz Dominici lost his life after coming into contact…

We believe that healthy and optimal development of infants has more to do with adults than with the children themselves. For this reason, we educate families with resources, support them in the registration process and help them join various community activities.

Care situations are not always appreciated enough in families. Sometimes, there isn’t even a dedicated place for them, with children being changed wherever is convenient. However, in daycare settings like the Pikler House, care situations are central activities, providing valuable opportunities for learning and development.

The early years are crucial for a child’s development, and the way caregivers communicate during care routines plays a significant role. In the Piklerian approach, words and movements are harmonized, creating a seamless learning experience for the child. This method teaches infants how to navigate the world through consistent and…

Crying is a common and essential part of infants’ and toddlers’ lives. Understanding how to respond to a crying baby is crucial for caregivers. Through crying, the child communicates their need for help in a difficult situation.

Andrea Szőke began her journey as a caregiver many years ago, progressed to a pedagogue, and is now the director of the daycare at the Pikler House. Handling Emotions During Child Conflicts It’s natural to feel strong emotions when witnessing children in conflict. However, entering the situation with strong emotions…