Training parents about all things preschool and kids aged 18 months–5 years
Summer is almost over and for some of you school starts in early August. Your child should be as familiar as possible with what to expect on their first day of school. When your child understands what to expect a new experience can be positive. To help avoid the first day meltdown we’ve pulled the ultimate…
The first thing a teacher does at the beginning of the year is evaluate your child. Because I ran a preschool for many years, I know what Kindergarten teachers are looking for in your child. If your child has attended preschool before entering Kindergarten that’s a big plus, but don’t worry if they haven’t. It’s important…
On Monday I had the privilege of appearing on ABC’s Talk of Alabama. I was asked to talk about the launch of our new video “I Have Butterflies in My Tummy“. In the days leading up to my first time on TV I thought for sure that I too would have butterflies. After all just like…
Books and videos are a fabulous way to introduce and prepare your child to the world of preschool. There are many books on the market about a child’s first day at school, but videos are fewer. Entering a new environment filled with unfamiliar faces can send any kid into a come-apart episodes. Books and videos can…
As a healthy eater with varied tastes, one of the biggest rock-my-socks moments of young motherhood came when my cheerful 11-month old baby, the one who loved everything from soft eggplant to squishy peas, suddenly turned up her nose at everything but cheese and crackers. Keeping your kids healthy and eating sometimes seems like they…
What are you waiting for? You know the benefits of visiting a children’s museum and you’ve got great tips to make it fun and safe. Get out there and experience the best children’s museums in the country. We’ve got the top 9 for you. Believe me, they’re so impressive you’ll wish you were a kid…
As the owner/Director of a private preschool I have been asked one question more than any other in my career. “Should I hold my child back a year?” If you’re even thinking about this question you have concerns. Your concerns are warranted because there is a lot to consider. I speak from experience. Experience from my own child as…
Are you bribing your child’s teacher if you hand them a gift? Well, it certainly depends on how you look at it. I believe a little schmooze never hurts, however going over the top is not a good either. Something that is too extravagant and could be considered a bribe, but a well thought out…
You should be reading to your children every single day. If they can read they should be doing it every single day. Your children need to see you reading as well, it’s equally important. Kids should be taught the value of books. They are treasures to be treated respectfully. I’m telling you right now, if…
Make time to read to your children each and everyday. That’s not a suggestion. This is something that you need to do. Reading to your child at a young age will have a positive impact on literally everything that they do for the rest of their life. Take 15 minutes and read aloud to your…
