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Patience in a Have It Now World

Dr. Kristi Smith, Director of Education & Training • December 4, 2019

pa • tience noun the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset Synonyms: forbearance, tolerance, restraint, self-restraint, stoicism... Keep Reading

Importance of Family Time

Rebecca Harris, Early Education Writer • November 20, 2019

Family time is incredibly important for raising a healthy and secure child. Experts agree that attention from their parents and family helps lower anxiety and promotes success in children. The... Keep Reading

Gratitude in an Unappreciative World

Dr. Kristi Smith, Director of Education & Training • November 6, 2019

grat • i • tude noun the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness Synonyms: gratefulness, thankfulness, thanks, appreciation,... Keep Reading

Is Your Child Contagious?

Rebecca Harris, Early Education Writer • October 16, 2019

With fall and cooler weather comes cold and flu season. After all, everyone playing inside is a recipe for sharing germs. Though hard to avoid, it's important to recognize when your child is sick or... Keep Reading

Helpfulness in an Unhappy World

Dr. Kristi Smith, Director of Education & Training • October 2, 2019

help • ful • ness noun the property of being helpful help • ful adjective the property of providing useful service or assistance According to researchers such as... Keep Reading

Parenting Without Power Struggles

Rebecca Harris, Early Education Writer • September 18, 2019

Parenting is hard for a lot of reasons. Other than the obvious - feeding them, bathing them, getting them to school on time, and generally just keeping them alive - establishing the power dynamic... Keep Reading

Movement and Breathing Breaks

Rebecca Harris, Early Education Writer • September 4, 2019

Getting children moving is an important factor in gearing them up for their greatest potential. Practicing healthy breathing techniques is also a key element in physical, mental and emotional... Keep Reading

When Should My Child Start Swimming

Rebecca Harris, Early Education Writer • August 21, 2019

Swimming is a great way to beat the heat, get in some exceptional exercise, and have a great time doing it! There are wonderful benefits to swimming but many parents don't know when to get... Keep Reading

Skin Care with Children

Rebecca Harris, Early Education Writer • August 7, 2019

It's summer time! That means outdoor fun with family and friends and lots of time in the sun. This is great for quality time with your children but it's important to protect your family's skin... Keep Reading

The Whole Child Blog Series: Best Behaviors

Dr. Kristi Smith, Director of Education & Training • July 24, 2019

Everyone loves to be around a well-behaved child, but lets be honest - raising well-rounded, thoughtful and responsible children is one of the most challenging jobs in the world. It is understandable... Keep Reading