Blog Archives - Children's Home Society of California https://chs-ca.org/chs-blog/ We make child care accessible Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:48:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://chs-ca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-chs-favicon-32x32.png Blog Archives - Children's Home Society of California https://chs-ca.org/chs-blog/ 32 32 Nov 2025 Tips to Help Your Picky Eater https://chs-ca.org/chs-blog/tips-to-help-your-picky-eater/ https://chs-ca.org/chs-blog/tips-to-help-your-picky-eater/#respond Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:56:12 +0000 https://chs-ca.org/?p=33065 On the ride home from work, Celeste began worrying about whether Michaela would eat the broccoli, chicken, and rice she

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]]> https://chs-ca.org/chs-blog/tips-to-help-your-picky-eater/feed/ 0 Dec 2025 The Strength in Mindfulness, Belly Breathing, and Open-Ended Questions https://chs-ca.org/chs-blog/the-strength-in-mindfulness-belly-breathing-and-open-ended-questions/ https://chs-ca.org/chs-blog/the-strength-in-mindfulness-belly-breathing-and-open-ended-questions/#respond Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:06:52 +0000 https://chs-ca.org/?p=32957 In today’s fast paced schedules, three powerful tools to help slow down and connect with each other are mindfulness, belly

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]]> https://chs-ca.org/chs-blog/the-strength-in-mindfulness-belly-breathing-and-open-ended-questions/feed/ 0 Oct 2025 Encouraging Children to Develop Motor Skills https://chs-ca.org/chs-blog/oct-2025-encouraging-children-to-develop-motor-skills/ https://chs-ca.org/chs-blog/oct-2025-encouraging-children-to-develop-motor-skills/#respond Thu, 09 Oct 2025 22:26:00 +0000 https://chs-ca.org/?p=31058 Children typically develop motor skills as they move and play throughout each day. As their muscles grow stronger, children learn

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]]> https://chs-ca.org/chs-blog/oct-2025-encouraging-children-to-develop-motor-skills/feed/ 0 Sept 2025 Could Assistive Technology Help Your Child? https://chs-ca.org/chs-blog/sept-2025-could-assistive-technology-help-your-child/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:28:55 +0000 https://chs-ca.org/?p=31292 Once Jalen started preschool, his parents noticed he often played alone in the sandbox, resisted changing activities, and struggled to

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]]> Aug 2025 Positive Outcomes in Creating a Calming Corner https://chs-ca.org/chs-blog/aug-2025-positive-outcomes-in-creating-a-calming-corner/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:23:43 +0000 https://chs-ca.org/?p=29114 A calming corner is usually a dedicated space in which children can go and soothe themselves when they are experiencing strong

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]]> Jul 2025 Keeping Kids Safe at the Beach https://chs-ca.org/chs-blog/june-2025-tools-for-helping-children-regulate-their-emotions-and-behavior-copy/ Sat, 26 Jul 2025 15:16:00 +0000 https://chs-ca.org/?p=28659 Summer is here! There’s nothing quite like the pitter-patter of little feet running along the shoreline with sand on their

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]]> Jun 2025 Tools for Helping Children Regulate their Emotions and Behavior https://chs-ca.org/chs-blog/june-2025-tools-for-helping-children-regulate-their-emotions-and-behavior/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://chs-ca.org/?p=27530 Culture, knowledge, and experience help shape our beliefs about emotions and what constitutes socially acceptable behavior. Reflect on your perceptions

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]]> May 2025 Make Your Home Safe for Children https://chs-ca.org/chs-blog/may-2025-make-your-home-safe-for-children/ Wed, 14 May 2025 21:03:39 +0000 https://chs-ca.org/?p=23722 Creating a home that is comfortable and safe to explore protects children from preventable injuries. By proactively identifying and addressing

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]]> Apr 2025 STEM Activities for Early Learners https://chs-ca.org/chs-blog/apr-2025-stem-activities-for-early-learners/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:23:33 +0000 https://chs-ca.org/?p=23115 The acronym STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. It is a term used to describe learning experiences where

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]]> Mar 2025 Gardening with Children https://chs-ca.org/chs-blog/mar-2025-gardening-with-children/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:49:50 +0000 https://chs-ca.org/?p=21733 Gardening is a fantastic activity for people of all ages. It provides numerous benefits for both children and adults, making

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