Parent Journal

Unfilled Time is Not Your Enemy
Consider this gentle reminder: Unfilled time is not your enemy. Many parents of preschoolers feel pressure to fill every moment of their child’s day with

Families Savoring High Summer Together
Hiding amongst the nearly-as-tall golden topped grasses, young children immerse in this uniquely special time of year, high summer. Falling from mid-July through early August,

The Magic of Midsummer, Celebrating with your Preschooler
Midsummer is a celebration of light, warmth and nature in full bloom. Celebrating Midsummer with feasts, faeries and flowers brings a sense of wonder making

Planning a Preschooler Birthday Party
Planning and hosting a preschooler birthday party can be a fun and memorable experience for you and your little one. But, keeping things simple is

Celebrate Spring With Your Preschooler
Celebrate spring with your preschooler! The days are getting longer as the world tilts ever so slightly towards light. The air feels warmer too making

The Benefits of Chores for Children
“Laurie, come pack away your toys before bath time!” As a parent, you may have questions about assigning chores for children. Should children have responsibilities

Sharing the Magic of Poetry for Preschoolers
Sharing the magic of poetry for preschoolers enhances four areas of their early childhood development: cultivates a love of language, fosters literary skills, supports social/emotional development and inspires imagination.

Expressing Gratitude
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and being thankful is this holiday’s focal point. Expressing gratefulness enables the cycle of giving and receiving to come

Celebrating Back to School
Before back to school arrives, the beauty of these last days of August are to be savored. Sun-kissed faces and little bodies are empowered by

5 Ideas to Enjoy a Really Good Day with Your Preschooler
Discovery er 5 simple, fun ideas to enjoy a really good day with your preschooler reminding you of the precious life chapter you share together.

Reading Family Practice
Be a reading family. Establish a reading family practice to bring the magic of literacy into the lives of those you love. Reading is not

Your Child’s Greatest Teacher
From preschool on through their academic journey, your child will have a wonderful variety of capable teachers. However, you are your child’s greatest teacher. Here