Tag: early education
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Navigating the Sex Talk with My Child Before Kindergarten
Get Pregnant Fast When chatting with a friend recently, she inquired about when I planned to discuss sex with my kids. At that time, they were 4, 5, and 7 years old. To her surprise, I revealed that I had already broached the subject with each of them. “Wow! I thought I had until middle…
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Sesame Street to Shorten to 30 Minutes This Fall – A Heartbreaking Change
Get Pregnant Fast In an unexpected twist that has left many parents reeling, Sesame Street is set to be trimmed to a 30-minute format this fall. Yes, you read that right—our beloved hour-long version of this iconic children’s show will soon be no more. It seems like nothing is sacred anymore. PBS has announced the…
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Childcare Worker’s Powerful Message on the Importance of Her Role Goes Viral
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where the value of childcare is often underestimated, an open letter from a dedicated childcare worker has captured widespread attention and gone viral for all the right reasons. This passionate letter outlines the myriad responsibilities she juggles daily, proving that her role extends far beyond the simplistic notion of…
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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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When Young Children Inquire About Sex, It’s Best to Be Honest
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jessica Thompson If your little one starts asking questions about sex, it’s often better to provide them with accurate information instead of dodging the topic. Many parents choose to delay these discussions until a certain age, often skirting around tough questions and crafting creative half-truths to avoid uncomfortable conversations. This…
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My 5-Year-Old Doesn’t Know His Letters — And That’s Totally Fine
Get Pregnant Fast “What letter is this?” I ask my newly turned 5-year-old, Max. He scrunches his nose in concentration. “E,” he replies with confidence before returning to his toys. “No, buddy, that’s a Z,” I gently correct. “It’s the last letter of the alphabet.” You’d think that would be a big deal. “Alright, Mom,”…
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Why We Chose to Discuss Sex with Our 7-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself at a birthday celebration for two brothers, one turning 8 and the other 10. While most parents took the opportunity to escape for some well-deserved free time, I stayed behind to engage in conversation with a few other parents. With our kids on the verge of their tween…
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It’s Completely Fine If Your 5-Year-Old Isn’t Prepared for Kindergarten
Get Pregnant Fast When I first heard from various sources, including my child’s preschool teacher, that I might want to postpone sending my son to kindergarten for a year—commonly known as “redshirting”—I was initially perplexed. After all, he celebrated his fifth birthday in the spring leading up to kindergarten. Isn’t that the age when kids…
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Two-Day Wait for Pre-K Registration Reveals Need for Early Childhood Education
Get Pregnant Fast In Jersey City, parents are going to extraordinary lengths to secure quality pre-kindergarten education for their children. A recent pre-K registration event saw dedicated families standing in line for two full days, underscoring the urgent need for improvements in early education across the country. Approximately 100 parents gathered for the chance to…
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Why We Decided to Delay Our Child’s Kindergarten Start
Parenting Insights Get Pregnant Fast Academic redshirting refers to the practice of postponing a child’s entry into kindergarten to provide them with extra time to grow, learn, and develop their confidence. The aim is to enhance their chances of success in school. My daughter was born in early September, just before Colorado’s cutoff date of…