As parents and caregivers, the quest to find the perfect level of stimulation for preschoolers is constant. The growing minds of these little ones require exciting, captivating activities to keep up with their busy brains and bodies. Board games might seem like an activity reserved for older childre
Picture it: your little one waltzing into their classroom with a backpack bigger than they are, a lunchbox packed with goodies, and a sweet note written on a napkin. As bittersweet as it can feel, sending your baby off to school is one of the most exciting and important things you do as a parent. [&
You’ve always heard about children brought up in homes where they speak two languages – even when their parents don’t – and envy those who appear to have toddler Spanish fluency. How do they do it? You barely passed Spanish in high school, and here are children who are fluent in another lang
Whether it’s your first child or your fourth, choosing a preschool can feel both exciting and overwhelming. With so many options in your area (and endless opinions), being flooded by information adds to the confusion. As your children graduate from toddler programs and preschool prep, there ar
November 23,2022
What Qualities Make a Good Childcare Teacher?
Some people say it’s a calling; others say it’s a dream. And some, mostly the parents of the children left in their care, think they must be bonkers. So, what does it take to look for a daycare job or preschool job and become a childcare teacher? What are the Differences Between a Daycare
November 16,2022
Finding the Best Daycare for Your Family
With so many options, how can you figure out the best daycare for your family? Do you wonder, “Can it be the daycare near me?” First, let’s look at the different types of daycares and why people might choose one over another. What are the Types of Daycares? Traditional daycare center In-hom
February 23,2022
Balance Bikes vs. Training Wheels
Training wheels have been around for generations, but balance bikes didn’t become popular in the U.S. until about 2007. You probably learned how to ride a bike using training wheels when you were a kid. If you have kids that want to learn how to ride a bike, chances are, you have wondered if you [
January 12,2022
Why Your Preschooler Will Love STEM
If your child has shown interest in any of the four STEM subjects, you may want to provide them with some toys and activities to challenge their brains and help them learn new things. It is never too early to introduce new subjects while sparking new interests in your child’s life! What is
November 10,2021
Social Development in Preschoolers
The social development of preschoolers has a profound impact on their social and emotional interactions with adults and peers as they get older. Learning to interact with others while developing their own identity and individuality in their community is not always an easy task. Fortunately, encourag
November 03,2021
Play-Based Learning
Children have a natural desire to explore and learn about the world around them. Playing with a child opens us up to see the world from a completely different perspective, and it can be magical. What we might not realize is when our kids are taking us on adventures through the backyard, making us pr