Interview: What to Look for in a Quality Daycare with Loren Jackson
Interview in 2018
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“You’re doing it wrong!” and other ways to help your child be a reader
By Viridiana Word When you are a working parent, getting your child to excel academically seems like an even harder task, since we are working on limited time, with (very) limited energy. The never-ending battle over homework and grades seems to be an even steeper hill to climb, especially when you are not available at…
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35 things to teach your toddler
By May Anderson As a working mom, I have very limited time to spend with my child. I want to make sure that the time I do get with him is fun, educational, and strengthening to our relationship. As my toddler gets bigger and learns new things, I can’t help but to wonder what I…
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Dealing with Separation Anxiety in Toddlers
By Kimberly Hicken One of the most stressful days of my life occurred when my oldest daughter was almost 16 months old. It was one of those mornings when I was already running late. One of her older brothers couldn’t find his shoes, someone spilled milk on the kitchen floor, and my oldest son…
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A Child’s Most Important Teacher
By Alysha L Part 1: Getting involved at home At my job, in a preschool, we tell the parents the same thing at the beginning of each year: “you are your child’s first and most important teacher.” We do this because, it’s absolutely true and parents need to hear it. Think of all the things…
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How Singing Helps Children Learn and Grow
By Alysha Lundgren “If you’re happy and you know if, clap your hands!” `Your kids are probably coming home from school every day, singing new, fun songs about everything under the sun. Almost all kids seem to love music, without being encouraged or taught. This innate love of rhythm and language, helps them to learn,…
