Researching child care programs and early education can be a daunting task for most parents. There are many different teaching philosophies that parents will encounter. Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, faith-based programs, and many others each offer unique approaches to early childhood education. With so many options, it can feel overwhelming to determine which philosophy is […]
A Beginner’s Guide to the IEP Process: What Every Parent Should Know If your child has special needs, you’ve probably heard the term IEP. At first, those three letters can feel overwhelming, mysterious, or even a little scary but an IEP, short for Individualized Education Program, is simply a plan designed to help your child […]
Every child starts out wired for curiosity. Before they speak in full sentences, they’re already exploring, pointing, and asking questions in their own way. But sustaining that natural spark into the school years—and beyond—takes more than luck. It takes intentional choices from parents: to protect curiosity rather than control it, to fuel exploration rather than […]
It’s that time of year! After a month and a half of little to no emails from teachers, those Back to School Night emails are starting to come in. But wait, school does not start for another three to four weeks – why are we getting these emails now?!? Sometimes these emails may serve as […]
Everyone has their own routines, whether they realize it or not. These routines can be as significant as big as brushing your teeth each morning, eating breakfast then going to work or it could be something simple like listening to the same car ride playlist daily. Routines are a natural instinct for all humans, but […]
