May 26, 2017
Making the Transition to “Big School” Easier
It’s our last day at TPK for the school year! We have had such a wonderful year – getting to know your children, playing, learning, trying new things, making friends… For some of our littles, what comes next is a transition to “big school” – whether that’s public school or private school. Today we’d like to […]
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May 5, 2017
Shaping Your Child’s Worldview
As our children grow up, they will each have to find the answers to many questions of life. They will work to establish their own identities, to figure out how to relate to the world around them – and they will at some point have to figure out what they know about God. These are big questions […]
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April 7, 2017
Talking to your kids about severe weather
National Weather Service has confirmed that the DC metro area experienced two weak tornadoes yesterday – one near Herndon and one near Anacostia. The entire region experienced some very significant thunderstorms. I want to offer some tips for you about talking to your children about severe weather. How can you reassure your children and provide […]
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March 24, 2017
Helping your children become problem-solvers
Do you ever find yourself watching your child with a bit of wonder and astonishment, wondering why the simplest of tasks has become so monumental? Wondering why the smallest of roadblocks sometimes results in tears? Read on to find some ways to help your child develop his or her ability to overcome obstacles big and small. As […]
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March 10, 2017
Stress-Free Transitions in Your Child’s Day
Picture it: You’ve gotten your child’s lunch packed and your bag ready to go, and you cheerfully say, “Okay, time to go!” — and maybe you repeat yourself two or three times — then suddenly you find your child melting down on the floor because he doesn’t want to put on his shoes. Sound familiar? We’ve all […]
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February 10, 2017
“There’s just not enough time in my day!”
Moms, do you ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to do everything you need to do? Feel pulled in five different directions sometimes? Wonder how you’re going to get the kids fed, the house clean, your work done, bills paid, school dropoff and pickup successfully completed, your kids’ homework done, lunches packed, […]
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A Conscious Discipline Technique: When two kids are fighting
Today I want to share with you a Conscious Discipline technique posted directly from their Facebook page. Disagreements happen. They happen in the classroom, they happen at home, they happen between siblings, they happen between friends. Our friends at Conscious Discipline posted about it this week, and I felt a sense of peace just reading […]
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January 27, 2017
How to Incorporate Early Literacy Into Your Daily Activities
Something we say over and over again at TPK is: You (mom and dad) are your child’s first and best teacher. Your children learn so much from you throughout their development. This is never more evident than during the very early years of your child’s life, during which they show incredible growth and development. Did […]
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January 13, 2017
Using Digital Media Well With Your Kids
Confession time: I use the iPad as a babysitter sometimes. I know – all the experts say not to. But there have been so many times over the years that what I’ve needed was just to have my child distracted for a few minutes so I can take a shower or unload the dishwasher or […]
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January 5, 2017
Not Just Sledding: Snow Day Fun for Preschoolers
In honor of the first snowfall of 2017, today we want to share some fun snow activities you can do with your kids. Snow days can be great days to spend some extra time with your kids, creating fun memories, and even helping your kids continue their learning when they’re not at school. These activities […]
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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