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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, 2021 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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Behaviorgirl having a temper tantrum

Your Kid’s A Brat, Let Me Help

June 3, 2015 by Rachel Raybin Leave a Comment

Everyone knows the feeling, the flush of embarrassment, your blood pressure rising, a vague sensation of panic in your chest. All this because your kid is acting up. It starts slow, doesn’t it? He gets an idea of something he wants. He nags you a little, and you might not even notice. When that doesn’t work, he…

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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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