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Butterflies In My TummyPrepare Your Child for Preschool with Books and Videos

Use Books & Videos to Prepare Your Child for Preschool

July 20, 2022 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

Books and videos are a fabulous way to introduce and prepare your child to the world of preschool. There are many books on the market about a child’s first day at school, but videos are fewer. Entering a new environment filled with unfamiliar faces can send any kid into a come-apart episodes. Books and videos can…

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Make First Day of School Photo Memories: Show Off the First Day of School on Facebook & Instagram!

August 23, 2015 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

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…

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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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