According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, children and adolescents should do 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity each day. If this sounds like a tremendous amount, don't worry -- your child may already be meeting the Physical Activity...

You’ve probably heard intimidating stories about the process of moving from preschool to kindergarten, especially in a competitive city like New York. Some parents feel like (and focus on) the first day of their child’s preschool as just the beginning. Yet, many...

As adults, it can be frustrating and confusing when people in your life have inconsistent behaviors. When you can’t rely on people to be there when you need them, show up when they say they will or follow through with a plan, you will ultimately stop believing...

The holidays may be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but the break from school can also present some challenges. There’s lots of stimulation like sugary treats, new toys and holiday TV programming to be had. Why not indulge in a little “funcation” (fun +...

The Reggio Emilia Approach was developed after World War II, by psychologist Loris Malaguzzi and parents in the villages around Reggio Emilia, in northern Italy. Its name is derived from the city.  The philosophy is an approach, as opposed to a method, to teaching,...

When parents or guardians are on the hunt for a preschool for their toddler, the typical first two questions a preschool director gets asked are “Do you have any openings?” and “What’s the cost?” After that, parents often have no idea what question to ask. With many...

Summer is here and before you know it, it will be gone. In just a few months, parents will bemoan the cold weather and their kids being stuck indoors.  The important thing with the preschool age sect and summertime is to get them away from screens (TV, computer and...