Common Questions to Ask When Looking for a Preschool

Common Questions to Ask When Looking for a Preschool

1. Is your school licensed and how long has it been around?2. What is the program’s philosophy? 3. What is your child to teacher ratio? 4. What is the staff turnover rate and educational background of the teachers? 5. What is your discipline policy? 6. Does the school...
Give yourself a “Parenting Check Up”

Give yourself a “Parenting Check Up”

Give yourself a “parenting check up” every once in a while. Ask yourself these questions: Am I present to enjoy the days I create? Will I be able to look back and say that I loved being a parent? When my kids are grown, will I have the joy of knowing that...
Easy & entertaining activities to do at home

Easy & entertaining activities to do at home

Have you ever heard, “give a child a box and it will provide hours of endless fun”?  It’s true!  Open-ended projects give children the opportunity to use their imagination, creativity and keep them interested in an activity for an extended period of time.  What most...
The Importance Of Following Through

The Importance Of Following Through

Disciplining your child can be hard at times, especially if you are caught in the moment and empty threats just come flying out of your mouth. Empty threats are one of the worst forms of discipline out there because they are fake threats to scare your child into doing...
The First Good-Bye Is Always The Hardest

The First Good-Bye Is Always The Hardest

It takes every ounce of energy you got to walk away from your crying child and trusting that you made the right decision when you signed them up for preschool.  The first good-bye is always the hardest, but it does get easier.  Some children adjust right away in a...