Beginning preschool is an exciting time for your child, but it can also be quite frightening. The transition to this stage of their education is often a rocky one, consisting of good days and bad days. One big problem that kids and parents may have to deal with is separation anxiety. Thankfully, there are a… Read more »
For the past several years – and probably even longer – many parents have been given the idea that the sooner you enroll your child into an academic-based school and/or child care program, the better off they’ll be in the long run. With the prices of college continually rising and the competition to be accepted… Read more »
The first time your child goes to school should be an exciting time for both of you. Of course, it can be a little daunting for certain kids, but it doesn’t have to be. There are a few things you can do before the big day to better prepare your child for school. Take advantage… Read more »
Childhood obesity has doubled amongst pre-teens and tripled among teenagers over the past 30 years. Not only does obesity impact a child’s self-image and esteem, it could lead to long term risk for heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes. This growing epidemic all stems from children and parents establishing poor eating and lifestyle habits. According to… Read more »
The benefits to enrolling your child in an early childhood education program are proven and enumerable. Studies show children enrolled in early childhood education achieve better GPAs in education of all levels are more likely to lead a successful life. Early education encourages a lifetime thirst for knowledge that will stay with the child… Read more »
During pre-kindergarten programs, there will be many developmental milestones for children. While each child is different and learns at his or her own pace, there are common achievements each child will reach. From the ages of 4 to 5, children tend to blossom in response to all the information they’ve been collecting. They’ll start to… Read more »
When a child turns four, one question on their parent’s mind is “should I send my child to a preK program?” Four is a very impressionable age and we understand it can be difficult for parents to trust their child’s well-being in someone else’s hands. However, we are learning more and more how crucial preschool… Read more »