Secrets for Preventing Behavior Issues in Preschool

Managing a classroom of 20+ preschoolers is not easy! If a “good day” is a day when no one gets hurt, and a day without tears seems all but impossible, you are not alone! Here are some ideas that will go a long way in preventing many behavior issues: Take a look at how your [...]

More Law Enforcment Officers Stand Up for Preschool

A coalition of law enforcement officials across Illinois are urging their state’s lawmakers to invest in the state’s early childhood program. They are not alone. In Santa Fe, NM county sheriffs offered to cut their budgets if it meant putting more money into quality preschool programs. In Scranton, PA, a local police chief stated, “Making [...]

Raising Bilingual Children

As the world becomes more and more connected, the benefits of celebrating diversity are clear. Children who are exposed to different cultures, different experiences and different languages will be better prepared for whatever lies ahead. Whether or not a parent (or parents) come from another country, it is this line of thought that is leading [...]

Onsite Child Care Boosts Worker Productivity

As a parent of young children, more often than not my schedule is dictated by my children’s schedules. I miss work when they have doctors appointments, when their school is closed, when they get sick. And I count myself lucky because both the school and child care provider are close by. Imagine all the time [...]

Tips to Encourage Parent Volunteers

When parents are involved in their child’s school, children benefit. We all know this, yet very few classrooms have parent volunteers. It’s true, today’s parents are busier than ever, but many parents are eager to get involved in their child’s classroom. They just don’t know how. A recent article in Early Childhood News turns the [...]