Training parents about all things preschool and kids aged 18 months–5 years
By this point in the school year, you’ve probably received approximately eight million flyers from your child’s teachers. (Not to mention the artwork and other paper mess that comes home.) The number of flyers is so overwhelming, it can be tempting to dump the whole pile straight from the backpack into the trash. But TRUST,…
In the rush to get out the door on an extra busy morning, stopping to take an Instagram-worthy photo of your (hopefully) still stain-free progeny might seem like a waste of time. But these moments and milestones are fleeting, and snapping even a simple commemorative pic on the first day of school can give you…
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…
I’m going to just type the words. Penis and Vagina. Now, it’s in print for the world to see. Why is it so hard to say these words? In our house, the private areas of our bodies were referred to as the “como se llama.” This was translated to mean the “whatchamacallit.” Should parents teach children the…
A relatively new feature in New York City cabs is video screens for passengers. There are promotional clips for Broadway shows, great restaurants, and local attractions. Recently, I was in town on a business trip and my taxi ride included a public service announcement. The message was simple: Talk, read, and sing to your children. It…
I was in New York recently on a business trip. I have to admit I am not a subway chic I am a cabby. If you haven’t been in the big city lately, you might not know there are video screens in the cabs. ( Plus the greatest perk you can pay by credit card.) …
We all appreciate our child’s teacher. When we walk into a classroom and see 15 kids in a room , our first thought is I could never do this on a regular basis. But all you see is what is in front of you. As a parent you have no idea the countless hours of…
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…
When my son was very young he spent Wednesdays with his grandparents. There was always music playing in the house. Sometimes it would be Sinatra, other times opera. My young maestro would dance around the living room with his grandmother. His favorite was to conduct the orchestra with his magic wand. There was such joy…
