August is here, which means the first day of school is looming. For parents of older children, there is definitely excitement for the return of routines and school days. However, for parents of children heading off to kindergarten, the...
The transition from preschool to kindergarten is a big one. Longer days, more structure, and often a new building can all be a part of going to kindergarten. Whether your child is a daycare and preschool pro, has only...
Do you and your family struggle with transitions? The endless meltdowns with every change? The back-to-school season is upon us. Whether your kiddos are going back in person, virtual, or homeschool… the change is tough, so I'm here with...
Summer time brings warmer weather and outdoor activity. Here are a few of my favorite summer activities for toddlers and preschoolers that are fun, engaging, and language building.
Water Play
I am a huge fan of water play because it encourages...
Summer is quickly approaching and that means it's time for summer reading! It's important to keep kids reading throughout the summer to maintain the reading skills they learned all school year. But this can sometimes be a challenge, especially...
It's 9:30 pm, and you finally have a minute to sit on the couch and reflect on the day's chaos. Everything you did displays like a fast-forward reel of a million events. The morning was rushed with getting ready...
According to the Pew Research Center, most American parents say the COVID-19 school closures of 2020 and 2021 negatively affected their children’s education, and 44% say it is still impacting it today. For those of us who had preschoolers at...
I spent a lot of time in the newborn phase waiting for the next big thing to happen. I couldn't wait for her to sleep through the night. For her to be able to talk and tell me what...
Football season is well underway. Football parents are washing uniforms, lacing up shoes, ensuring flags are placed properly, filling the water bottles, and cheering as loud as they can when they finally hit the sidelines. We know supporting our...
My little guy turned three in June of 2021 and I was so pumped for him to start preschool. I think the ex-teacher in me was nostalgic for the new classroom materials and overall experience. It was like I...
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