November 2, 2018
Finding Work-Life Balance
Are you a parent that works outside of the home? Do you ever struggle to balance your work and home life? Do you ever feel guilty that your family isn’t getting the best of you? I came across this article that I found helpful as I sometimes wrestle with this balance in my own […]
Read MoreOctober 26, 2018
So your preschooler is academically advanced
One of my favorite things about being a parent and working here at the Preschool is that I get to watch children grow and learn. I’m intrigued by what they come up with in their young brains. Kids are creative, interesting, and curious! And they are all unique in their development and learning. Some children […]
Read MoreOctober 5, 2018
Staying calm… when your kid is driving you crazy!
It starts out as a simple trip to Target… you just need to get a couple of things, and your preschooler is with you. Your child sees a toy that they want and they ask you if you will buy it for them. You know what happens next… You tell them you are not buying any […]
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September 28, 2018
Helping your kids with their daily routines
“Put on your shoes right NOW. I’m counting to 3.” “I caaaaaaan’t!” “I know you can do it, I’ve seen you. You CAN. UGH, now we’re going to be late — I’ll just do it!” Does your morning routine kind of sound like this? Maybe there are days when all is smooth sailing and there are […]
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2018
Creating basic daily home routines
In our first back-to-school blog post, we talked about several things you can do to help get back in the groove of going to school. One of those was finding good daily routines. Moms and dads, this post is about your daily routines. We’ll talk in a later post about creating your child’s morning and […]
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2018
“Potty Training 101” – A Primer for Parents
Potty Training 101? Yes please! I think if they had a class like this when I was parenting my preschoolers I definitely would have signed up! Regardless of where you are in the potty training process, there are always ups and downs. And if you have one or more children, potty training can wildly differ […]
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2018
Back to School!
Welcome back to school! At the Preschool this week, we’ve had our Meet & Greet and Open House, and now we’re having our first days of school. Your sweet children are trying out new things, making friends, and discovering classroom routines. For some this is the first time they’ve been away from Mom during the […]
Read MoreMay 18, 2018
Summer activities for kids: Age-appropriate chores
(Chore board from thechicsite) As much as we love our summer routines, I know from talking to many mommy friends that a lot of us anticipate more work for us during the summertime – more little people at home for hours means more toys played with, more meals prepared at home with more dishes to […]
Read MoreMay 11, 2018
Summer activities at home: In the Kitchen with Your Kids
In our house, we love summertime. We love leisurely play dates and going to the pool. But sometimes our lunch routines get super monotonous and we resort to eating out too much. What’s a mom to do? Summer is a good time to try new foods, since there’s an abundance of produce in the grocery store […]
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April 27, 2018
Developing empathy in your child
We understand that empathy is important – but how do we help our children develop this complex skill? We have many dreams for our children. We hope they are happy, healthy, emotionally well-adjusted people who can positively impact the world. We hope they are confident, kind, know how to be a good friend, and have […]
Read More“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”- Jeremiah 29:11
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