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6 Ways to Make Your Kid the Smartest One In The Class

November 3, 2018 by Rachel Raybin 1 Comment

It’s your responsibility to give your kid the competitive edge.  Master my list of top 6 skills to make your child the smartest one in the class so they’ll succeed in the future.   The world is not perfect and we all know that children developed at different rates, but these skills should at least…

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Our Favorite Fall Books You Should Read to Your Kids

October 12, 2018 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

We love reading. Everyone should read. Your kids should read, you should read and you should read to your kids. Help instill a love of books in your children by reading these fantastic fall books to your kids. For autumn we’re advising apple-themed fall books for each day! When you read to your kids, you’re doing…

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Cute Kid Lunch Ideas to Make Heads Turn

September 26, 2018 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

Remember when kids’ lunches were—let’s be honest—a depressing bore? Today you have so many options for clever and creative lunchtime fun! And you don’t have to be a bento box-boss to incorporate cute ideas to add a little color and panache. We have a few super cute kid lunch ideas that will make your kid the envy of lunchtime!…

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School Drop-off and Pick up: The Danger Zone

September 21, 2018 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

School drop-off and pick up is the most dangerous time of the day at any preschool. The school drop-off and pick up line is not a place for parents to be socializing. You need to be focused on the safety of your child as well as the safety of everyone else around you. At any…

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What Happens When You’re Late for Pick-up

September 19, 2018 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

Have you ever been late for pick-up? Children expect their parents to pick them up on time. No child wants to be the one looking out in the audience to see if mom or dad showed up. As I got older I understood why my parents were always late. As an adult, I even appreciated their dedication to providing…

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I Don’t Like My Child’s Teacher

September 14, 2018 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

School is in full swing and hopefully your child has settled into a routine that keeps things running smoothly. Everything is going well, but there’s something that’s just bothering you. You can’t really put your finger on it. You wind up saying to yourself  “I just don’t like my child’s teacher.” She’s nothing like the teacher your child had…

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All About Preschool10 Tips to Avoid a Meltdown at Drop-off

10 Tips To Avoid a Meltdown at Drop-off

August 31, 2018 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

This is it. It’s finally here. The first day of school. There’s probably just one last question on your mind, “Are we going to have a meltdown when I drop this kid off at school?” The answer to that question depends on well you’ve prepped your child to separate at drop-off time. If you’re a regular around…

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The Ultimate First Day of Preschool Prep List

August 17, 2018 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

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…

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What Kindergarten Teachers Are Looking For In Your Child

August 10, 2018 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

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…

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I Was On TV and I Had Butterflies in My Tummy!

August 8, 2018 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

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…

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Rachel holds a BS in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in Educational Leadership. Innovative and academically forward in her successful “Mommy and Me” curriculum and interactive birthday parties, Rachel was encouraged by her large following of dedicated parents and their children to develop a preschool program. Read More...

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