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Andrew Skurowitz
May 20, 20201 min read
How to Talk To Kids About COVID-19
By Melissa Wood, Parenting Magazine With COVID-19 (CoronaVirus) everywhere on the news, it’s likely that kiddos in your home and in your...
Andrew Skurowitz
Sep 23, 20193 min read
6 Fun, Preschool Math Activities
Math doesn’t have to be intimidating. In fact, it can actually be fun, and these six activities can help you introduce your child to many...
Andrew Skurowitz
Jul 26, 20192 min read
3 Things to Prepare for When Transitioning to the Toddler Classroom
Adapted from The Family Room So, the day arrived when our son was finally ready to begin transitioning to the toddler classroom from his...
Andrew Skurowitz
Jun 28, 20193 min read
Teaching Children Water Safety
Teaching children water safety is a key part of reducing child drownings. In Florida, drownings are one of the leading causes of child...
Andrew Skurowitz
Jun 28, 20192 min read
6 Science Podcasts for Kids
Adapted from Bright Horizons “Why is the sky blue?” “What is that plant called?” “How can birds fly?” “How hot is the sun?” Sound...
Andrew Skurowitz
May 11, 20192 min read
Understanding Preschool Friendships: 6 Things to Know
Adapted from Bright Horizons Family Room Last weekend at my daughter’s soccer game, my almost 4-year-old son sat huddled with a friend...
Andrew Skurowitz
Apr 1, 20193 min read
All About Conscious Discipline
Created by Dr. Becky Bailey Conscious Discipline is an emotional intelligence program where children learn to express their emotions,...
Andrew Skurowitz
Feb 20, 20193 min read
Tips for Teaching Your Child About Personal Safety
Adapted from Lexi Walters Wright When it comes to personal safety, kids with learning and attention issues may be more vulnerable than...
Andrew Skurowitz
Jan 9, 20192 min read
Start the New Year Off Right: Resolve to Raise a Reader!
Adapted from Reading Rockets Many New Year’s resolutions focus on developing healthy habits. Here’s one that is important to make and...
Andrew Skurowitz
Dec 21, 20182 min read
Preschool Children and Cognitive Development
Adapted from Alexandra Louis During the preschool and kindergarten years, children begin to develop and learn new skills through play....
Andrew Skurowitz
Nov 30, 20183 min read
4 Ways to Make Holidays Better for Kids
Tips for keeping kids happy and able to enjoy the fun Rachel Ehmke; Adapted from Child Mind Institute It’s easy for children to be...
Andrew Skurowitz
Nov 8, 20182 min read
Simple Ways to Raise Grateful Children
Thanksgiving is around the corner. It is a holiday and an expression of gratitude. Here are some tips to teach our kids gratitude and to...
Andrew Skurowitz
Oct 16, 20183 min read
Toddler Lunch Ideas
New ideas for sandwiches, wraps, mini-pizzas and more tasty lunch recipes for kids Adapted from Parenting.com by Jennifer Saltiel,...
Andrew Skurowitz
Sep 29, 20182 min read
Mindfulness Practice for Preschoolers Connecting Kids to Nature
by: Scott Rogers – Adapted from Mindful Magazine, 2017 We live in a time when it is all too easy to feel stressed and overwhelmed, and...
Andrew Skurowitz
Sep 14, 20182 min read
Preschooler Reading Milestones
Adapted from PBS Family Daily reading for preschoolers is a critical part of their long-term reading success! During the preschool years,...
Andrew Skurowitz
Jul 20, 20181 min read
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO POTTY TRAINING
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO POTTY TRAINING Adapted from: WeTheParents.org Struggling to settle on the best potty training method?The Ultimate...
Andrew Skurowitz
Dec 17, 20172 min read
STEM Education – It’s Never Too Early
What is STEM? STEM is an acronym for SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH. The STEM approach to teaching and learning integrates the...
Andrew Skurowitz
Nov 30, 20171 min read
Three Ways to Teach Kids PATIENCE!
Teach kids patience…three easy ways? If your child wasn’t born to wait, you’re not alone. Good news is that patience is actually a skill...
Andrew Skurowitz
Aug 26, 20172 min read
Tips for Handling the First Days of Preschool
Adapted from whattoexpect.com TIPS TO MAKE THE FIRST DAYS OF PRESCHOOL AND THE DAYS AND WEEKS AHEAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR LITTLE...
Andrew Skurowitz
Mar 29, 20173 min read
Help Your Child Develop Critical Thinking Skills
Critical Thinking Development and Your Child Adapted from Caroline Duda and Parenting Magazine Critical thinking skills, or for that...
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