Tag: preschool
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5 Things Your Child’s Preschool Teacher Wants You to Know
Get Pregnant Fast As a former educator and now a stay-at-home parent, I’ve spent years in various daycare settings, and I can tell you that there are some essential insights every parent should be aware of when it comes to preschool teachers. Here are five things that might surprise you: 1. We genuinely care for…
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Why My Son’s Birthday Party Will Not Include All His Classmates
Get Pregnant Fast As my son approaches his 4th birthday, he’s set his heart on a superhero-themed celebration — with the explicit request for “no girls.” We’ve opted for an intimate gathering at home, including his grandparents and a handful of friends from preschool, along with their parents. When I sent out the Evite, a…
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Navigating Preschool Anxiety: A Journey Worth Taking
Get Pregnant Fast As a devoted stay-at-home parent, I was initially hesitant about enrolling my children in preschool. With a tight budget and a fulfilling routine at home, the thought of sending my boys off to school seemed daunting. The prospect of spending money on preschool felt hard to justify, especially when our family was…
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5 Sentimental Reasons I’ll Miss Preschool
Get Pregnant Fast As my daughter, Emma, approaches her transition from preschool to kindergarten, I find myself reflecting on the bittersweet moments we’ve shared during these formative years. Just the other day, she called out, “Mom, don’t come downstairs yet! I want to surprise you.” With a smile, I lingered on the stairs, reveling in…
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With Another Wave of Bomb Threats This Week, When Can My Jewish Friends Feel Safe Again?
Get Pregnant Fast This week, my phone buzzed incessantly with messages from worried friends. “Lisa, have you seen the news? Have you checked on the preschool? Is the synagogue being evacuated?” My heart sank as I rushed to type “bomb threats, Jewish Community Centers” into Google. Sure enough, within the hour, there were multiple alarming…
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Following the Innovative Approach of a Memphis Preschool
Get Pregnant Fast Perea Preschool in Memphis, Tennessee, is setting a remarkable example in the realm of early childhood nutrition education by blending fruits, vegetables, and play into their curriculum. Many children at Perea come from families facing economic hardships, where, as reported by Atlantic Monthly, “Parents are making tough choices between a $1 head…
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10 Reasons Toddlers Are Simply Amazing
Get Pregnant Fast As any parent can attest, the journey with toddlers is filled with challenges and exasperations, but it’s equally overflowing with delightful moments. While the frustrating aspects of parenting often take center stage, the little joys that come with raising young children are what truly make it worthwhile. If you don’t pay attention,…
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The Surprising Truth About Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As my 2-year-old son, Max, embarked on his first preschool adventure this past September, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of excitement and anticipation. Having spent nearly three years as a stay-at-home mom, I was eager for him to take this step, even if it meant just a few hours apart…
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7 Ways My Preschooler Reminds Me of a Celebrity
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 16, 2020 Originally Published: Oct. 28, 2012 Public displays of odd behavior. Outrageous requests. Endless chatter. Am I talking about a preschooler or a celebrity? It’s a trick question because both share these traits. I’ve affectionately dubbed my own preschooler “Mini K” to add her to the ranks of the…