Spring is just around the corner, and depending on where you live, that may mean your whole family is looking forward to resuming outdoor activities. Here are 12 fun springtime activities that you can enjoy … Read More
Why Your Preschool is Your Parenting Partner
As a parent, you chose your child’s preschool because you believed it was the best environment to help nurture your child’s emotional, physical, and mental development. Here are some reasons why you should consider your … Read More
Helping Your Child Learn the Alphabet
Typically, children begin to recognize letters around the ages of two and three. They can begin to draw shapes that resemble letters, and start to understand that the words we speak can be written and … Read More
What is a Sensory Table?
Children rely on their senses to discover and experience their world. While they may not be able to verbally communicate and investigate the way adults do, they can use their senses to gather information, and … Read More
7 Ways to Celebrate the Holiday Spirit
No matter what you celebrate this time of year, you may be looking for ideas about how you can help your child celebrate the spirit of the holidays. Here are seven family-friendly ways to get … Read More
Dealing With Preschooler Nightmares
As adults, we may have forgotten what it was like to have nightmares as a young child. With their expansive imaginations and lack of real-world context, a scary dream can seem especially vivid to a … Read More
28 Must-Ask Questions Before Choosing a Daycare
There are many factors that go into picking the best daycare for your infant, toddler, or preschooler. Some things are essential in any daycare: educated and compassionate caregivers, clean and safe facilities and equipment, and … Read More
Handling Back-to-School Separation Anxiety
Many children experience back-to-school anxiety, but for young children starting preschool or daycare for the first time, this anxiety can feel acute. After all, the new routines of preschool or daycare are completely new to … Read More
Why Playing is Learning
When children play, they’re not only amusing themselves. They’re also learning valuable skills that will be with them for the rest of their lives, even if it might not look obvious to adults. Here are … Read More
Helping Your Child Learn Through Hands-on Experiences
Hands-on experiences create a crucial foundation for your young child’s learning. A recent study showed that preschoolers were less likely to explore and learn for themselves after an adult demonstrated how a toy works. The … Read More