“Ham-ikka-schnim-ikka-schnam-ikka-schnopp!” Although it may have meant something else in the book Scrambled Eggs Super, I believe it now just means “happy birthday, Dr. Seuss!” on March 2. In addition, today is Read Across America Day, one of my favorite educational “holidays” where everybody celebrates the joy of reading, books, and Dr. Seuss! Today, there will …
“The best granny ever is my grandmother. She joined us in the pool to swim.” Last year, in observance of National Grammar Day, we encouraged our Facebook followers to contribute some of their children’s less-than-grammatically correct sayings. Some parents questioned where their kids had learned some of the things they had overheard them saying. They …
Just when you were getting used to having a baby, it was time to go back to work. Now that you’re a parent, your priorities have changed in ways you didn’t expect. For example, you have to get back to work and catch up on all the office gossip you missed. During lunch breaks, you …
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We know that putting your baby, toddler, or preschooler in the care of someone new is a big step. We get it. You’re probably feeling all the big emotions right now, like worry, guilt, and maybe even relief that you’ll get the help you need. This year will be all about learning how to …
Today, it seems like everyone, even young kids, is connected. Screen time is a part of our culture. We play games, use educational apps, watch YouTube videos, and scroll through social media. And while technology has become an important part of our lives, it has also been linked to emotional and health risks, such as …
People have been saying “The more, the merrier” for almost 500 years. While this is often true, it’s not true when it comes to the size of a preschool class. ChildCare.gov says that having the right number of children to adults is important for your child’s health, safety, and development. When the number …
Children benefit a lot from having a set schedule. A routine can make a child feel like they know what to expect, which can help them feel more confident at home, in childcare, and at school. Consistency in a child’s schedule can be especially important during hard times in his or her life, but it …
If you haven’t heard of this term before, a “busy bag” is a small bag with activities that a toddler or preschooler can do while on the go. (However, there’s nothing wrong with making one for a first-grader!) You can take these busy bags on a road trip or to the pediatrician’s office if …
People are a mess. We don’t come into this world with the goal of putting things in order. If you’ve been a parent for more than 5 seconds, you already know this. And if you have a toddler or preschooler, you know how hard it can be to get them to clean up their toys …
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Have you ever said something you wanted to take back right away? We all go through it. But have you ever been the one who was wrong? Have you ever said something to someone and had no idea how it made them feel until that person told you? This doesn’t just happen with other adults, …
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