Emotional Development

How Daycare Builds Emotional Regulation and Self-Confidence in Young Children

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When a family begins to think about daycare of preschool, academics and school readiness are often what first come to mind. While both are vital, an overlooked value of a high-quality childcare is the way in which it supports a child’s emotional development. Emotional regulation and development will serve them well, not just in their […]

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Confident Little Ones: Encouraging Self-Belief in Preschoolers

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From tying their own shoes to raising their hand with a question, confidence has an important role in supporting and shaping the way preschoolers learn, grow, and explore the world around them. A child’s self-belief is just beginning to form in these early years and with the right guidance, can lay a strong foundation for

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The Power of Music in Early Childhood Education

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There is nothing quite so sweet and lovely as stepping into a classroom full of the singing, clapping, or dancing of children. While music can sometimes be used as a background noise, it has a worth far greater than simply filling silence. Music is an important tool within early childhood education that helps young children

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Traveling with Preschoolers: Tips and Tricks For a Smooth Trip

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Tips for Vacationing with Preschoolers Working on plans for a family trip? Do you have a preschooler at home? Your daydreams of warm sandy beaches or crisp mountain air might be interrupted by the thought of tantrums at 30,000 feet or overtired meltdowns during a day of hiking. No worries as we have you covered!

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Intentionality and Screentime for Preschoolers

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Even from an early age, screens are entrancing. The different lights, storylines, colors, and sounds are all captivating—and easily accessible from a big screen tv to a tiny handheld device that can go anywhere with you. With screens now literally at our fingertips at most points of the day, it is important to take a

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Helping Children Find Calm

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How Can I Help My Child Calm Down? Calming down, and doing so well, is not an innate human ability but rather a skill that needs practicing and honing. For preschool-aged children, they are merely at the beginning of a lifelong journey to sharpen such a skill. Whether they are having a meltdown over the

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Dreaded Drop-offs: Working Through Preschool Separation Anxiety

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Leaving a crying a child in the care of another is a truly heart-wrenching experience for any parent or caregiver. While it is easy to feel like yours is the only child who has a hard time at drop off, but you truly are not alone. To boot, separation anxiety is a natural part of

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Playtime for Preschoolers

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​Children were meant to play and importantly, play is more than just fun for young children. Play is essential in fostering healthy development and stokes the growth of a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional skills. The National Association for the Education of Young Children would state that play and learning are not separate activities. They

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Simple Spring-Time Activities for You and Your Preschooler

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Welcome in the New Season with your Preschooler Spring is coming! Or, if not coming quite yet, is just around the corner. After a long winter of cold mornings, cloudy sunshine and bare trees, the Earth is shifting us back towards warmer days! With the warmth brings the opportunities for all kinds of new adventures

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