Training parents about all things preschool and kids aged 18 months–5 years
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…
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…
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…
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…
Let’s face it, we all fall out of the fashion loop over the summer—your kids probably didn’t even change out of pajamas some days. But now it’s time for some back to school fashion, and the trends wait for no one. Start the first day of school with a new outfit that makes your kid…
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…
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…
Summer. Can’t wait for it to get here—can’t wait for it to be over. The new school year is just around the corner and now is time to pull in the reins and get ready for school and it starts with your child’s school sleeping schedule. That lazy crazy summer sleeping schedule has got to…
Play is an important component in your child’s development. There is a whole lot of stuff happening when a child role plays—skills are developed, imagination is stimulated and your child learns social skills. Taking a turn and sharing are the golden rules of any classroom. Academically the sky’s the limit. Verbal skills, math skills, and problem solving all improve…
