Summer brings warmer weather, fun outdoor activities, vacations, and time to rest and relax. But, if you have a school-aged child or Preschool student, you may notice that rather than winding down, the anticipation of summer winds them up and causes anxiety and regression in their learning and socia
With most of the country in isolation mode, many parents are struggling to find fun, inexpensive, educational activities to fill their child’s days. Even when things are normal, having a handful of ideas on how to entertain your little ones is never a bad idea! Are you unsure where to start? D
Often, people see toddler tantrums as poor behavior. However, when you take a closer look at how a child’s brain develops, you’ll see that toddler frustration and the toddler tantrums that often follow are a good thing! Yes, you read that right. But how are they useful? Toddler Tantru
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
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
Any working parent who has had to utilize daycare for their child has experienced the guilt of that decision. Whether it be self-inflicted or someone providing their unsolicited opinion, there is sometimes a negative connotation with daycare and taking advantage of all it has to offer for our childr
If not prepared, preschool morning drop-offs can be a harrowing experience. It can be a scary time for your kid too. How many of us have probably gone through the crying, the holding on to the leg, the “mama (or daddy), DON’T GO!!”? It breaks the heart a little bit, doesn’t it? Well hey, gue
There are a lot of questions when becoming a parent. Which car seat is best? When should we start on solids? When is the best time to potty train? The brutal truth is, there is no instruction manual for parenting. Oh, if only there were. Once your child is the right age, you may start […]
Choosing to send your precious little one to daycare can be a huge decision. There are so many things to consider, and so many questions to ask. For example, is this daycare in Waterford on my commute? Or, what is the student to teacher ratio? And then the big one, “Am I making the right […
Education doesn’t only take place in the classroom. Here in Waterford, there are so many parks and outdoor areas at our fingertips. When kids are taken outside to explore and experience nature, a whole new and expansive classroom is opened up to them. Get Outside Every child needs to get outside a