Training parents about all things preschool and kids aged 18 months–5 years
Once the rush of adjusting to new back-to-school schedules has slowed, it’s time to enjoy crisp fall air and activities with just a hint of pumpkin spice. Studies have shown being outside improves kids’ health and well being, and cooler temperatures mean frolicking in the yard or park is that much more pleasant for you…
Nothing says fall quite like the apple—images of teachers’ desks, fall trees, apple crafts, and lunch sack offerings in red, green, and in-between. The season of the apple is upon us. Encourage your child to help you in the kitchen and you have an instant teachable moment. We’ve picked out some great apple recipes to make…
It’s Fall, Y’all! (My apologies to you non-Southerners, but it is a pretty great word…) Although stores and radio stations are doing their best to convince us it’s almost Christmas, let’s not skip over the beautiful yellows, oranges, and golds of the season just yet. Fall is the perfect time to bond as a family and…
Now, I am all about teachable moments. I don’t believe in drilling children—they fare so much better from hands-on learning. Now that fall and apple-picking time is here, let’s talk about all the lessons you can incorporate with the juicy autumn fruit. Discussion Time Here are some ice-breaker questions to start talking about apples with…
