Making the transition to virtual learning can be a difficult process for both children and parents. Aside from ensuring that your kids have the tools they need to succeed this year, there is a decent amount of planning that goes into creating a functional classroom at home as well. If you haven’t yet had the […]
Category: Preschool
Just when you’ve got the sleep routines and potty training down, a whole new set of challenges (and delights!) emerge during the preschool years. You’re in luck because here you’ll find articles, videos and events from finding the right preschool for your family, to effective ways to deal with different temperaments, preparing for a new sibling, developmental milestones, dealing with picky eaters, and more!
Preschool Primer: How to Find the Perfect Preschool
Preschool is a critical time for children. There are many different methodologies to teach children; choosing the right one for your child is crucial.
“Be a Big Boy” (Or “Girl”) and Other Popular Phrases to Avoid
I do not often go off on a full blown rant, so I figured why not? It is about time. Want to come along for the ride? Here we go… There are a bunch of phrases or sayings or sentences or whatever, that grown ups say to kids all the time. There are 3 in […]
Off to A Good Start: Getting Kids Ready for School
As the school year starts up again, it is important to instill healthy habits in your little one. Here are a few ways you can get them motivated and ready for school!
Types of Parenting Styles and Their Effects on Children
Being a parent is a tough job! You may feel like you want to be a certain type of parent for your kids, or that one type of parent is better than another. Check out these tips about types of parenting and how to be the best you can for your little ones!
What Is the Most Popular Playground Equipment for Kids?
Snagging a turn on the swings at school is the goal of many-a-playtime when you’re younger. The same goes for kid’s outdoor slides – they’re fast, fun, and give you a thrill. But which one is best? And why do children go again and again to these particular pieces of school playground equipment? Here we’ll […]
Dare to Discipline
Oftentimes, the methods we use to get children to listen are ineffective and can actually encourage non-compliance. However, there are effective principals of positive discipline that when used properly and consistently can increase the likelihood that your child will listen to you and in the process, begin to build the self-control needed to face life’s […]
Is the One-Room School House Making a Comeback in 2020?
With little concrete information from the NYS DOE on the 2020-2021 school year, some parents are taking matters into their own hands and facilitating “micro-schools.”