Chris Dekmar, Author at Richland County First Steps to School Readiness

Healthy Start Resources

February 17, 2022

Toilet Training

This collection of articles from the American Academy of Pediatrics helps answer many of the…

Chris Dekmar

Early Intervention Resources

February 17, 2022

A Conscious Discipline Approach to Biting

Biting is upsetting for everyone when it occurs, but it is exceedingly common. Almost half…

Chris Dekmar

Early Intervention Resources

February 17, 2022

Understanding and Responding to Children Who Bite (NAEYC)

This article from NAEYC gives parents reasons why children may bite, appropriate responses for different…

Chris Dekmar

Early Intervention Resources

February 17, 2022

Toddlers and Biting: Finding the Right Response

This guide from Zero to Three helps you understand why children bite so you can…

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Family Strengthening Resources

February 17, 2022

Columbia Marionette Theatre

Columbia Marionette Theatre is a puppet theatre and also has themed rooms for parties. Columbia…

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Family Strengthening Resources

February 17, 2022

EdVenture Children’s Museum

EdVenture is the largest children's museum in the Southeast United States, located in Columbia, South…

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Early Education Resources

February 2, 2022

Encouraging Literacy

As parents, you are your child's most important teachers. You play an integral role in…

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Family Strengthening Resources

February 2, 2022

Discipline for Young Children

To discipline means to teach! What discipline is: Discipline is a strong, effective way to…

Chris Dekmar

Family Strengthening Resources

February 2, 2022

Dealing With Temper Tantrums

Every parent has had those maddening moments when a toddler suddenly screams, kicks, or drops…

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Family Strengthening Resources

February 2, 2022

Coping With a Crying Baby

Babies Cry for Many Reasons, including: Wearing a wet diaperHungryToo hot or too coldTired, afraid,…

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Family Strengthening Resources

February 2, 2022

Exploring the Outdoors

A Learning Experience for You and Your Child Remember: Everything is new to a young…

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Quality Child Care Resources

February 2, 2022

Choosing Quality Child Care

Quality child care builds the foundation for lifelong learning! One of the most important decisions…

Chris Dekmar

Chris Dekmar

Toilet Training

A Conscious Discipline Approach to Biting

Understanding and Responding to Children Who Bite (NAEYC)

Toddlers and Biting: Finding the Right Response

Columbia Marionette Theatre

EdVenture Children’s Museum

Encouraging Literacy

Discipline for Young Children

Dealing With Temper Tantrums

Coping With a Crying Baby

Exploring the Outdoors

Choosing Quality Child Care

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