Everyday life can go something like this: work, daycare or preschool, dinner, and bedtime, then repeat. An excellent way to break up the monotony of the workweek is to arrange for some family activities over the weekend regularly. Luckily, Waterford has a great selection of kid-friendly locations fr
More and more, you hear educators stressing the importance of several skills that children should possess before walking through the doors of Kindergarten. However, what we forget is how simple vital skills can be taught to infants, toddlers, and Preschoolers through play, building the foundation th
Selling your house is stressful no matter what – but when you have children, it’s even more challenging to get everything ready for potential buyers. Every parent with young kids knows that keeping the house clean is a constant struggle. But when prospective buyers come by for an open house,
Preschool can be exciting, but also produce anxiety in both you and your child. But it doesn’t have to! Preschool teaches important fundamentals that they’ll need for the rest of their lives. So, how do you set your child up for success ahead of preschool? We’ve compiled four ti
Transitions are hard for just about anyone, but for toddlers, they can be especially hard. When it comes to daycare, the transition can be difficult for everyone involved. Imagine if everything you knew was all in one place, and after getting acclimated and comfortable there, you had to leave abrupt
Parenting: it’s a marathon, not a sprint. At one time as parents, we’ve been sure that our toddler would listen perfectly, never say no, eat their broccoli, and never get in trouble for not sharing. However, that’s not how toddler and preschool minds work! Being a toddler is difficult. Think a
Finding a quality preschool for your child is less about daycare and more about learning the skills necessary for success at school in the future. Starting in Kindergarten, children will be in some school environment for at least 13 years — more if they go on to higher education or a trade school!
As parents, we want our children to succeed in everything they do, even if it means that our interference may cause more harm than the actual failure. Our current society does a great job of planting the seed in our minds that these mistakes or failures are wrapped up in our worth as caretakers for
The newborn years are over, your child is just starting to get over toddling around, and suddenly it’s time for preschool! Where on earth did the time go? Were you supposed to be on a waiting list for the school before you were even pregnant? What does your child need to know and learn? What [&hel
The well-being of children is the primary responsibility of every parent. So it’s obvious that driving with a child on board requires being extra vigilant about safety. This means having a professional install a car seat after you welcome your newborn home, honing your driving skills, keeping your