by Barb Merchant | Sep 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
As kids prepare to go back to school, or are gearing up to start pre-school for the first time, one of the things their caretakers dread and have to prepare for is the onslaught of sniffles and colds. Children are going into new rooms, exposed to new friends, and a...
by Barb Merchant | Aug 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
As the school year approaches, the importance of being able to assemble quick and easy snacks becomes increasingly important. Whether the snacks are there to eat during the day, or to help transition from school, to after school activities to tide someone over till...
by Barb Merchant | Jun 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Sometimes it can be difficult to get kids to get up and move their bodies, which is so critical for them to grow up healthy and strong. It can be frustrating when they won’t stretch, don’t want to go on a walk, and just sit at the playground rather than get goofy on...
by Barb Merchant | May 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Childhood is all about growing, exploring, and becoming the person that you’re going to be. As babies and kids grow, everything gets bigger, more specialized, and continues to form the building blocks for the next phase of life. One of the most complex parts of a...
by Barb Merchant | Apr 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
What is Social-Emotional Learning? One of the keyways children learn and grow is through interactions with other people. They develop an understanding of themselves, other people, and the world at large by observing, interacting, and engaging. This area of growth is...
by Barb Merchant | Mar 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Learning at Home – Teaching Techniques for Preschoolers Whether parents and guardians choose to homeschool or not, there is no denying that a lot of learning takes place in the home, especially in the first 5-6 years before a child goes to kindergarten or first...