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Four-Step Reflection Tool for Preschoolers
by Joe Lawrence January 20th, 2025 | Preschool, SchoolHow to Teach Toddlers About Winter
by Tania Cowling January 13th, 2025 | Infants/Toddlers, SeasonalTeen’s Perspective on Starting the New Year Right
by Sam P. January 6th, 2025 | School, TeensHow to Give Back at the Holidays
by Lori Sciame December 30th, 2024 | Tweens
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Basic Guidelines
by YPI Editors November 18th, 2024| Elementary, Preschool, School, School, School, School, Teens, TweensAs November begins, many students are finishing the first quarter of the school year. With this demarcation usually comes parent-teacher conferences. As a parent and a former teacher, I have to admit that these conferences can be stressful for both sides
Preschool Playdates- Let the Fun Begin
by YPI Editors October 7th, 2024| Preschool, SocialMore than likely, by the age of three or four, your child is attending preschool during the week. This time at school is one way that your child can begin socializing with other children her age. However, preschool on its own
Morning Routines: It’s Not Too Early to Start
by YPI Editors September 30th, 2024| Infants/Toddlers, Preschool, Seasonal, SeasonalMornings- depending on your sleep pattern, you may love them or despise them. Of course, despising them doesn't make them go away or change the time that school or work starts. Regardless to your opinion on this time of day, it's
TV as Family Entertainment: Little Kids
by YPI Editors September 2nd, 2024| Entertainment, Entertainment, Infants/Toddlers, PreschoolLet's start with the fact that there are other screen options besides televisions. Laptops, smartphones, tablets, and more offer screen time entertainment for all ages. However, rather than working with a topic that broad, we've decided to focus on good, old
Allowing Preschoolers to Experience the Consequences of Their Choices
by Joe Lawrence August 5th, 2024| Behavior, PreschoolAs parents we want to shield our little ones from every possible danger. We see the things coming down the path and know we can help them avoid this danger or consequence. However, I do not think that we should be
The Hazard of Heat This Summer
by Tania Cowling July 1st, 2024| Preschool, SafetyThe sun is shining, the temperature is soaring, and you are sweating. This sounds like you have to be indoors in the AC, but not really. With a little common sense and forethought you can be outdoors enjoying your summer and
Flying Can Be a Lesson on Vacation Travel
by Tania Cowling May 27th, 2024| Preschool, SeasonalIf you're planning a vacation by air, it's fun for preschoolers to get up close and personal with airplanes before the trip. Visiting an airport in advance or some home activities that present planes as a theme can do this.
Protect Your Child From Zoonotic Diseases
by Tania Cowling April 22nd, 2024| Preschool, SafetyDid you know that your pet might cause your child to get sick? Are you aware of zoonotic diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans? These maladies range from bacteria to viruses and internal and external
3 Steps to Changing Your Preschooler’s Behavior
by Joe Lawrence March 18th, 2024| Behavior, Preschool
When it comes to our preschoolers, there are so many things to discover. They are mingling with like-minded children and really becoming who they will be in terms of behavior. That is why it is so