Get Ready For Preschool!

Written By:  Allison Genovese M.S. ABA, BCBA, LABA The time has come for your little one to start preschool! This marks a new chapter in your child’s life and yours as well. A chapter certain to be filled with new adventures, friendships, increased independence and joy. But despite all this you may find yourself asking, […]

The Elf Is Waiting…

By Debbie Gardner He’s cute. He’s perky. And he’s Santa’s – and parents’ – best holiday helper. The Elf on the Shelf – from the 2005 book by Carol Aebersold and her daughter, Chandra Bell – has exploded from a holiday-inspired tale to a cultural phenomenon in just a little over a decade. Pinterest is […]

Tantrums In Public

Written By:  Allison Genovese M.S. ABA, BCBA, LABA We have all been there.  Standing in the middle of a department store trying to stay calm when your child is laying sprawled out on the floor, screaming louder than a fire alarm, all because you said “no” to purchasing another batman figurine that would likely be […]

Tips for Helping Toddlers Sleep

Written By:  Allison Genovese M.S. ABA, BCBA Just when you think those endless sleepless nights are a thing of the past, when Starbucks can once again be regarded as a treat and not a medical necessity, you are awoken suddenly by your screaming toddler.  You run into his room to see what could be going […]

Give Your Family A Fighting Chance This Season!

Written By: Allison Genovese, Director of Early Childhood Programs   It is official…the cold and flu season is upon us and with the flu spreading at epidemic like rates this year it is time to arm yourself and your family with the only weapon strong enough to stand up to those nasty germs. So what […]

Mini-Miracles Celebrates Halloween (2013)

On October 31st, Mini-Miracles Early Education & Childcare celebrated Halloween in style! All of our students were encouraged to wear their costumes to school to participate in our annual Halloween Parade to neighboring businesses here in Natick! All of our kids enjoyed the parade and got a lot of great treats and snacks. A special […]