Training parents about all things preschool and kids aged 18 months–5 years
Halloween comes with no shortage of sugar. Pair these goodies with hearty sides and some healthier Halloween party snack choices for a well-rounded feast that will make everyone happy. Pumpkin Muffins Pumpkin bread is a classic fall recipe, and if you bake the batter in muffin tins you’ll have a side that’s not only portable but…
The best part of Halloween is of course the candy. But what do you do with all the leftover Halloween candy after your kids get over the sugar buzz? You don’t want to throw the rest away, so here are few really cool ideas to deal with that leftover Halloween candy that are both educational and…
Halloween is one of the best times of year for kids because: candy. However, it can be a little scary for younger children to see all those very realistic zombies, witches, and vampires. Help keep the holiday fun for your preschooler by hosting a not-so-scary Halloween party instead before or after trick-or-treating. Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Music…
If your child has food allergies events like Halloween and trick-or-treating can be scarier than the neighborhood haunted house. Sorting through candy favorites has become at least a chore or at most fraught with life-threatening danger. If you’re looking to be sensitive to your friends and neighbors or keeping your own home allergy free for the holiday…
It’s never too early to be thinking about your kid’s Halloween costume. You have several choices where to buy your costume—party stores have huge selections, online ordering is plentiful, thrift stores and some communities even have their own Halloween stores. However, there is nothing better than a DIY costume. Save yourself a little moola and look around…
Whether it’s your first trip around the block collecting candy or your tenth, it’s always good to be as prepared when it comes to safety. Follow these simple trick-or-treating safety tips to keep your kids collecting the candy with peace of mind. Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips Dress Rehearsal You might be surprised at the endurance your…
We have all talked about the interview process for preschool. I can’t tell you how many times parents sat across from my desk and uttered these words, “My child is really smart. I know you hear that a lot, but my child is really, really smart.” Well, some of the children were, and some fell…
ATTENTION ALL CITIZENS: PLEASE STEP AWAY FROM THE WEIRD PEANUT BUTTER TOFFEE THINGS WRAPPED IN ORANGE AND BLACK. THE TRICK-OR-TREATERS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD DON’T WANT ANY! (Although, if you actually find those things somewhere, you should buy them in bulk. They’ll probably stay “good” for years and your friends who were kids in the 70s…
