Coastal Bend Child Development Center

03/26/2026

Chapel with Faith Methodist Rockport. Preparing for Palm Sunday.

03/25/2026

Thank you Faith Methodist Rockport for our wonderful surprise today! 

03/25/2026

Spaces are limited.

Are you interested in a private Christian school kindergarten experience for your child in the 2026-2027 school year? CCAC Coastal Bend Child Development Center is creating a list of potential students. Call Lisa Hilton at 361-900-2152 FMI.

Must be 5 years old as of September 1, 2026.

03/21/2026

03/21/2026

CDA students hard at work in class today, learning about program management!

03/21/2026

Ms. McCartney and Ms. Muschalek’s class took their 1st field trip. They went yo the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department on Friday. The children had so much fun and learned a lot. Thank you Mr. Frank and crew!

03/20/2026

Children learn quickly who will bear the consequences of their behavior.
When parents absorb the penalty, the lesson is easily missed.

03/20/2026

03/20/2026

When a new baby enters the family many parents notice sudden changes in their toddler’s behavior. A child who was previously independent may start asking for a bottle again, wanting to be carried, or behaving more like a younger baby. Many adults interpret this as simple attention seeking or jealousy.

Child development research suggests something deeper is happening. Toddlers rely heavily on their primary caregivers for safety and emotional security. When a new baby appears, the toddler’s brain may interpret the shift in attention as a potential threat to that secure connection.

This reaction can activate the child’s stress response system. The brain may signal that resources, attention, and protection are being redirected. As a result, toddlers may revert to earlier behaviors that previously guaranteed comfort and closeness from their parents.

Psychologists say this behavior is less about rivalry and more about reassurance. The toddler’s brain is trying to restore a sense of safety and belonging within the family structure.

Experts recommend responding with patience and connection rather than punishment. Extra one on one time, reassurance, and gentle inclusion in caring for the new baby can help restore emotional balance and security for the older child.

03/20/2026

Chapel this week with Faith Methodist Rockport. We learned about the last supper.

03/19/2026

Take a Break with us at our Parent Café! - https://mailchi.mp/9046b8f02051/take-a-break-with-us-at-our-parent-caf