by Admin | Feb 8, 2021 | Education & Development
By Adrie Van Wonterghem What is a Brave Conversation? Brave conversations happen when we talk to our children and early learners through difficult situations and topics. Last week during our Parent Webinar series, Wilma Gold, an...
by Admin | Jan 18, 2021 | Education & Development, Parent Resources
By Adrie Van Wonterghem with Start Well Orange County This Wednesday Pretend City’s Education Team is partnering with Start Well OC to tackle the topic of Family Mental Health during our Parent Webinar. As we continue to navigate the unprecedented times of the...
by Admin | Jan 4, 2021 | Education & Development, Parent Resources
By Adrie Van Wonterghem One of the most important ways we can care for our children and the children we serve, is by first caring for ourselves. The moment our children enter our lives, our attention is consumed with their wellbeing, happiness, and...
by Admin | Dec 28, 2020 | Education & Development, Parent Resources
By Adrie Van Wonterghem, Assistant Manager of Education Programs and Ana Page, Director of Education Last week, we tackled ways to help manage the challenging behaviors our little one’s exhibit. By looking at the motivation behind the...
by Admin | Dec 21, 2020 | Education & Development, Parent Resources
By Linda Hunter, Senior Director of Education Theres no pretending when it comes to challenging behaviors. Understanding the motivation behind your little one’s outbursts, tantrums, and emotional rollercoasters will help you navigate...
by Admin | Dec 14, 2020 | Education & Development, Parent Resources
By Adrie Van Wonterghem Juggling a full-time career as a full-time parent is no easy task. Last week, we shared a few tips to help support our working parents in achieving this harmony. Now, with most working...
by Admin | Dec 7, 2020 | Education & Development, Parent Resources
Career and Child: Finding the Balance, Part 1 By Adrie Van Wonterghem Finding the balance between a full-time career and full-time parenthood is perhaps one of the most challenging dilemmas working parents’ experience. Many...
by Admin | Nov 30, 2020 | Education & Development, Parent Resources
Linda Hunter, Senior Director of Education Discusses the Powerful Gift of Diversity This is the perfect time of the year for celebrating diversity. All month long we are celebrating Hanukkah, Las Posadas, Christmas and...
by Admin | Nov 23, 2020 | Education & Development, Parent Resources
As the days of the pandemic linger on, this holiday season may be filled with tough choices and changes for families. With Thanksgiving only a few days away, feelings of gratitude take the center stage, spotlighting the importance of...
by Admin | Nov 16, 2020 | Education & Development, Parent Resources, Purpose behind the Play
Linda Hunter, Senior Director of Education for Pretend City, Helps Parents Take A Closer Look At The Significance Of Their Children’s Art Creating art is very important in child development as it’s often the simplest and most natural way for them to communicate what...