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…
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…
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…
The insane heat that we all know as summer is finally starting to dwindle which means it’s time for the crazy ritual that is back to school shopping. The number one item on every list should be to pickup a perfect preschool backpack and lunchbox. These get used everyday. But which one do you need to get…
Excerpted from our book All About Preschool: How to Choose the Perfect School and Prepare Your Child for Success. Parents typically start looking at preschools nine months before their child will begin attending. Make appointments to visit several different schools. You should prepare to ask a lot of questions, but be aware of the way…
Do you think it is possible to prepare a child for their first day at preschool? In my opinion, it is not only possible but encouraged. In general when children are well prepared and know what to expect, things go a lot easier. Even as adults when we are in a new situation and don’t…
Choosing a Preschool for your child is a very important decision. Coming from a preschool world, I am passionate on the subject. In my opinion it is as important as choosing the right college. We are all familiar with the saying, “Everything I ever needed to learn I learned in Kindergarten”, I believed we learned…
