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How to Handle Child Nightmares

October 3, 2018 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

Research has shown that most children will experience nightmares, usually for the first time between the ages of 3-6 years old. Child nightmares can occur from recognizable bits of the day’s experiences that have turned into something that is very scary. Reading scary books or watching a scary movie just before bed can trigger a…

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The Key To Teaching Chores That Set Your Kids Up for Success

September 28, 2018 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

When you teach chores to your kids you’re setting them up for success. Doing chores helps kids learn responsibility and—without question—boosts self-esteem. Instilling an understanding of chores early makes things easy. If you wait until your children are in elementary school you’re battling other developmental milestones and you could be in for a rough ride. The great thing about…

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Cute Kid Lunch Ideas to Make Heads Turn

September 26, 2018 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

Remember when kids’ lunches were—let’s be honest—a depressing bore? Today you have so many options for clever and creative lunchtime fun! And you don’t have to be a bento box-boss to incorporate cute ideas to add a little color and panache. We have a few super cute kid lunch ideas that will make your kid the envy of lunchtime!…

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School Drop-off and Pick up: The Danger Zone

September 21, 2018 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

School drop-off and pick up is the most dangerous time of the day at any preschool. The school drop-off and pick up line is not a place for parents to be socializing. You need to be focused on the safety of your child as well as the safety of everyone else around you. At any…

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What Happens When You’re Late for Pick-up

September 19, 2018 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

Have you ever been late for pick-up? Children expect their parents to pick them up on time. No child wants to be the one looking out in the audience to see if mom or dad showed up. As I got older I understood why my parents were always late. As an adult, I even appreciated their dedication to providing…

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I Don’t Like My Child’s Teacher

September 14, 2018 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

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…

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5 Essential Fall Activities for Kids

September 12, 2018 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

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…

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Fall6 Apple Recipes Celebrating Fall to Make With Your Child

6 Apple Recipes Celebrating Fall to Make With Your Child

September 5, 2018 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

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…

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All About Preschool10 Tips to Avoid a Meltdown at Drop-off

10 Tips To Avoid a Meltdown at Drop-off

August 31, 2018 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

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…

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All About PreschoolThe First Day of Preschool Prep List

The Ultimate First Day of Preschool Prep List

August 17, 2018 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

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…

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Rachel holds a BS in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in Educational Leadership. Innovative and academically forward in her successful “Mommy and Me” curriculum and interactive birthday parties, Rachel was encouraged by her large following of dedicated parents and their children to develop a preschool program. Read More...

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