February 28, 2019
“Books and Cooks” – Kitchen Fun With Kids
Looking for a fun family activity for a weekend or a snow day? Spending time together in the kitchen has many benefits. It creates a fun and engaging activity for your child to explore language, math and science in a practical way with an edible outcome! It encourages your child to try new foods, and […]
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2019
Parenting a Child Who Struggles Socially
Developing social skills can take a life-time of practice. I know I still feel overwhelmed at times when I walk into a room full of strangers. The introvert in me wants to turn around, go home and have a bowl of ice cream to lessen my stress. But, as an adult, I use some of […]
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2019
“My child needs to move ALL THE TIME!”
Children need to move all the time. As a parent, you might be saying “Don’t I know it!” Unless they are sleeping or involved in a screen, they are nonstop balls of energy. While it may be exhausting for us to watch or facilitate, for children, movement is a mode through which they learn and […]
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2019
“I don’t want to go to school today!” – On Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is often one of the most asked questions I get on a tour with a parent. What happens if my child doesn’t separate easily? How do we handle it as a school? What do I do if my child is the only one crying at dropoff? What if my child doesn’t adjust? Over […]
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2019
Current Trends in Children’s Books
Last week we talked about classic children’s literature and the stories that have stood the test of time. I’m a huge fan of kids’ books from picture books up to YA, and I’m enjoying some current trends in books for children. Here are a few new(ish) and notable titles for read-alouds and for early readers. […]
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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