The pandemic held us all at home where we began to see behavior in our children that may we feel lost to address. Whether you and your family are working through early childhood tantrums, ignoring instructions, or other problem behaviors, it can be difficult to know what to do next. You do not have to …
On the 19th Anniversary of 9/11, in the midst of a global pandemic. Many times in the past, these blogs were inspired by the climate of the day, dramatic happenings in our society and around the globe. They would cause me to reflect on how these events impact my parenting, and they might trigger memories …
Imua launches digital texting program, continuing its support of parents and families during the pandemic. Text “IMUA” to 70138 to participate. People are talking a lot about children these days. There’s been talk about our keiki missing out on school, the many ways in which they can fall behind, and the challenges of remote and …
Imua Family Services is an early childhood provider since 1947 and yet we ourselves continue to grow and develop even within our own practices as Early Interventionists. Over the years we have moved from center-based services to supporting families in natural learning environments. We began to understand that using the family’s/child’s interests, routines, rituals and …
My four year old son Valentino is quite articulate – we have never spoken to him in “baby talk” or “simple talk” – we speak to him as a thinking individual, and he responds to us in the same manner. It doesn’t mean that he does not say the darndest things – in fact the …
A moment that nearly caused me to fall flat on my ass and gasp, was when my four and a half year old asked me, “Daddy, what is my purpose in life?” The conversation that followed went something like this; Daddy: What do you mean Valentino? Tino: Well you help all those children, and you …
One of my clearest early childhood memories was the first time I performed on stage in front of an audience. I am sure it was the same experience for many children, and the cast of children I was with shared this first experience with me as well. I was a bumble bee in my …
The first words I heard this morning were “Happy Birthday Daddy!” The first thought that went through my mind was “Oh for Crap’s Sake!” however my outside voices responded appropriately with “thank you sweetheart, give me a big kiss.” For as long as I can remember looking back I have loathed and resented celebrating my …
It occurred to me that not a day goes by when I don’t pull out my phone and snap a photo of my son. Sometimes it’s because he is doing something that boggles my mind, something I didn’t expect, or something profoundly moving for me. Often I am simply trying to capture a moment in …
Now that our son is four he was well aware of Halloween. He had determined early on what kind of costume he wanted and which super hero he felt possessed most of the same qualities as he. As it turned out he decided very much on his own that he would be Dash Incredible and …