Rules. We need them because the world would be chaos without them. But, sometimes there are just too many of them. Often teachers will create too many rules and kids just can’t remember them all. If we keep our expectations simple, children are able to be much more successful. Rule #1- Take care of your friends Pretty easy right? Except… Read More
Essential has been one of the key words during the pandemic. Either your job si deemed essential or it isn’t. It also depends on the state you live in. Here in North Carolina, jobs that aren’t necessarily respected or even appreciated were deemed essential. People that work in grocery stores, gas stations, trash pick up workers and so many more… Read More
With or without a pandemic, child care is an essential service. Many families could not go to work. Doctors, firemen, police, grocery store workers, government employees and more. Let’s not forget that the first five years are incredibly important, as 90% of the brain develops during this time. Quality child care is crucial. But during this unprecedented time, where families… Read More
Who thought as a parent you would be explaining a pandemic to kids? It’s difficult enough for us as adults to wrap our heads around what is going on right now. It is important that we explain to our kids what is going on as best we can, but in a way that isn’t scary. Hands on learning A fun… Read More
Being a mom is already hard. Now, you are quarantined. Things are hard on a normal week. Moms are expected to do it all. (no offense to Dads 🙂 ) We grocery shop, take care of kids, run the household and often work a job or business. In a short time our world has been up ended. Our routines and… Read More
The word Ace typical refers to something good. But in childhood, not so much. Ace means to excel at something like a sport or other activity. However, childhood ACES is not something you want your child, or any child, to excel at. ACES stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences. These are things that great define a child as they grow and… Read More
Finding the right preschool for your child can be a daunting task. Curriculum, ratios, accreditation, tuition, so many things to consider. Here are some ways to find a great preschool! Important factors Before you can head out to visit preschools in your area, you need to know what are the most important factors are. Is price a deal breaker? Do… Read More
The first day of anything can be overwhelming. The first day of preschool is something special. It may be the first time a child is away from home or relatives. It is the first step toward “real school”. Regardless of what it may be, it is an important step in every child’s life…… and parents. The first day is often… Read More
We all want our children to be a good friend, but how do you teach friendship? As a parent you can certainly model it by being kind to others and the way you treat your own friends. But there are many fun ways to teach your child not only to be a good friend, but to value friendship. Putting it… Read More
Whether you have experienced difficult drop off or seen it happen, all parents know about separation anxiety. It’s that dreaded moment where you child makes you feel like the worse parent ever. Trust me, you’re not. Separation anxiety is normal. Not every child experiences it, but it isn’t an uncommon occurrence. Teachers see it everyday, but parents often don’t know… Read More