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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...

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....

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

Mar 20, 20172 min read

Cooking and Baking – Life Educational Skills

Cooking and Baking used to Teach Life and Educational Skills S’mores Pudding Parfaits are the perfect easy dessert made with new JELLO-O...

Mar 17, 20172 min read

Quality Parent Preschooler Time!

Baby Bird Nest Adapted from Margaret VanEchaute; Designs by Jodi Mensing Harris and parent.com Bring the outdoors inside – or do this...

Aug 30, 20162 min read

Preschool Year – Five Tips to Help Assure Success!

Adapted from Deborah Stewart; Early Childhood Educator & Author of Teach Preschool Blog The first week of preschool has come and gone!...

Jul 25, 20163 min read

Managing Preschool Separation Anxiety – Goodbye Without Tears

Adapted from Ronnie Koenig – Parents Magazine Separation anxiety for first time preschoolers in common. With the start of the preschool...

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