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Parent Involvement: Why You Are Your Child’s Most Important Teacher

Mom and Dad Reading to Toddler

Early childhood is arguably the most important time during any child’s education. During the toddler and preschool years, children learn the basic skills that create the foundation which will support their future education and development. Positive experiences in school and child care during this time in your child’s life establish a springboard which will launch them into grade school with a good attitude, excitement for learning, and the social skills to make friends and confidently join groups.

It’s Mine! Teaching Children to Share

Toddlers Sharing Toys

As adults, and probably even as eight-year-olds, we easily understand the concept and benefits of sharing. Toddlers and preschoolers, however, are still getting the hang of it. From a toddler’s perspective, sharing can mean getting to take toys from others or having toys taken away. While preschoolers are still learning the concept, they begin to understand sharing more completely.

Benefits of Reading to Young Children

Mother Reading to Preschooler and Baby

Spending time cuddling with your child can be one of the most beautiful and impactful parts of your day. What better way to have a snuggle than when you’re reading to your child? There are many known benefits of reading to young children, such as helping increase their concentration and boost early reading abilities. Plus, you and your little ones will both appreciate the closeness and time together as you experience new ideas through their eyes for the very first time. Here are some of the key benefits of reading to even the youngest of children.

Tips for Making Potty Training A Success

Toddler Potty Training

Are you struggling with helping your little one make it through one of life’s earliest hurdles? Potty training can be a time of wild excitement (Yay! No more diapers!) and it can also be inconvenient (Boo — I can’t believe the yucky accident on the floor!). What is most important is staying consistent throughout the day at home and preschool. Here are tips that will help you both get through potty training successfully.