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Why Connection Matters More Than Perfection with Your Child
Mother plays with her child. As parents, we often find ourselves striving for perfection. Whether it’s crafting the perfect holiday...
Michele VanDerworp
5 days ago3 min read
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You Don’t Have to Entertain Your Toddler 24/7—Here’s a Better Way
Mom and child folding a piece of clothing. It’s a common belief among parents: "I need to entertain my toddler so I can get things done."...
Michele VanDerworp
Mar 181 min read
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The Early Years Aren’t Just a Phase to Survive – Here’s How to Thrive
Mother playing with child. As a new parent, it’s easy to feel like the early years of parenting are something to merely "get through" – a...
Michele VanDerworp
Mar 113 min read
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Why Parents Trust Our Childcare: The Montessori Method is More than Childcare
The New Haven Teacher watching over a child. The New Haven offers something unique in the world of childcare: a thoughtfully designed...
Michele VanDerworp
Mar 33 min read
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How Our Members Achieve the Ultimate Work-Life Balance at The New Haven
A parent working in one of The New Haven Coworking Spaces. Parenthood is full of joy, but it’s also filled with challenges. As new...
Michele VanDerworp
Feb 172 min read
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How Coworking Spaces Are Revolutionizing Family Life with Onsite Childcare
Parents working in a co-working space at The New Haven. As a working parent, you understand the delicate balance between career...
Michele VanDerworp
Feb 43 min read
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Alternatives to The New Haven: Local Options for Working Parents in San Diego
Teachers managing toddlers in the daycare at The New Haven. Alternatives to The New Haven: Local Options for Working Parents in San Diego...
Michele VanDerworp
Feb 33 min read
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Who Works Here? Meet The Team Behind The New Haven’s Peaceful, Nurturing Environment
At The New Haven, we believe that the people who care for and teach your child are just as important as the space we create for them. Our...
Michele VanDerworp
Jan 303 min read
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Reclaiming Family Time: How to Be a Present Working Parent
Decorating easter eggs with daughter. As a working parent, you may often feel like you’re constantly juggling, trying to balance your...
Michele VanDerworp
Jan 272 min read
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Why Thinking of Your Child As a Person Will Transform Your Parenting
As working parents, we juggle countless tasks every day. From meetings to meal prep, it can feel like we are constantly checking things...
Michele VanDerworp
Jan 203 min read
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Not Near Us? Here’s How to Bring The New Haven's Balance to Your Life
At The New Haven, we believe in the importance of carving out dedicated space for focus at work, being present with family, and finding...
Genessa May Dayrit
Jan 63 min read
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Choosing the Right Care for Your Baby: What to Know Before Parental Leave
choosing baby care before parental leave As you approach the end of your maternity or paternity leave, one of the biggest decisions...
Michele VanDerworp
Jan 64 min read
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The Only Gift Your Child Really Wants This Holiday Season
As parents, we often find ourselves caught in the whirlwind of holiday shopping, searching for that perfect gift that will light up our...
Michele VanDerworp
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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How to Incorporate Your Children Into Cooking for Thanksgiving (or anytime!)
Cooking & eating is such a vibrant sensorial experience, what a wonderful way to connect and show them these good things about the...
Michele VanDerworp
Nov 26, 20242 min read
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The "Limits" of Containment Strategies for Babies
Are pacifiers and cribs keeping you from developing as a parent?
Michele VanDerworp
Nov 19, 20244 min read
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The Preparation Guide: How to Go Shopping with Toddlers During the Holidays
Wish you could take your toddler shopping with you this holiday season? You can! Here's how...
Michele VanDerworp
Nov 12, 20243 min read
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Holiday Card Photoshoot Guide for Families with Little Children
Preparing your babies and toddlers for a family photoshoot this holiday season
Michele VanDerworp
Nov 5, 20242 min read
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When Is It Time to Transition from 'Baby Proof' to 'Toddler Accessible'?
As parents, we all start with the best intentions. We baby-proof our homes, creating a safe cocoon for our precious little ones. But as...
Michele VanDerworp
Oct 29, 20243 min read
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How Taking “The Long View” Has Helped Me Be More Patient
Living in the trenches… Deep in the weeds… These are phrases I have found myself using to describe the early days of parenting. Sleep...
Michele VanDerworp
Oct 22, 20242 min read
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How to Have a Peaceful Halloween with your Toddler in 4 Simple Steps
Are you afraid your toddler will be the actual monster this Halloween? A sugar high + social stimulation + that one crucial piece of...
Michele VanDerworp
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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