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The Benefits of Bilingualism in Early Education
Around age two, our children’s vocabulary rapidly explodes as they discover names for everything they experience. The development of language contributes to our children’s ability to process and understand the world around them. With an increased embracement of...
Preparing for What’s Ahead: Navigating Change and Reducing Anxiety
In this time of global pandemic, the only thing constant is change. As we transition into the fall season, big life changes are on the horizon for our families and their little ones. Whether its transitioning to in person schooling, moving into a new house, or a...
Preschool STEM: The Importance of Starting Early
From birth, children are naturally curious about the world around them. As educators and providers of early childhood education, we know that the most critical point in neurological development occurs between birth and the age of 5. Harnessing this innate curiosity...
Raising a Critical Thinking Child
“When you teach a child something, you forever take away his chance of discovering it for himself. ”- Jean Piaget Last week in our “Let’s Talk Kids” parenting webinar series, child development professor Tom Chiaromonte of Fullerton College shed light on what it...
Returning to School: Fostering Children’s Mental Health
Returning to school in the fall will not look like it did a year ago. As many school districts begin to release their plans for reopening, deep concern regarding the mental health of children affected by online learning has surfaced. What can we do as parents to...
Supporting our Children as We Welcome the “New” School Year
We had some fun expectations! My five-year-old and I were excited about Back to School shopping, choosing her favorite pencil box, a backpack and for her first time, a lunch box. We were especially looking forward to, albeit a bit nervous, about the first day of...
Building Resilience During a Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic lingers on, many parents have expressed concerns regarding their children’s emotional well-being and development. The trauma that constant change and uncertainty has brought into our youth’s lives may have lasting effects on their social and...
33 Reasons Why Play Based Learning Builds Better Brains
As the world of education continues to change in the time of COVID-19, many parents are considering how to best support their child’s development during such uncertainty. With anxiety and stress on the rise, making play-based learning a priority in your child’s...
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