Parent Resources

  • 5 Things That Build Resilience in Kids

    February 8, 2023

    5 Things That Build Resilience in Kids

    Resilience is a learned skill. People often look for the emergency exit before they work through a difficult problem. Resilience can be particularly difficult to build in children. If you’re a parent, here are five things you can do to create emotional resilience in your kids. 

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  • Anger Management Techniques for Children

    January 31, 2023

    Anger Management Techniques for Children

    Some children feel emotions more than others. Certain strong emotions, especially anger, can cause children to get worked up and act out from a young age. While parents may want to scream back to "stop" and then discipline them, this ia only a temporary fix. Children need help learning how to manage their feelings.

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  • 5 Ways to Motivate Your Child to Learn

    January 24, 2023

    5 Ways to Motivate Your Child to Learn

    Learning is like exercise — both are necessary, sometimes both are fun, and sometimes both make you want to throw up. If you are a parent looking for ways to motivate your child to learn, here’s a quick list that can start you down the path to success.

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  • January 13, 2023

    December 2022 National Teacher of the Month

    The Teacher of the Month award is designed to recognize an employee that exemplifies our core values, which are compassion, humility, integrity, loyalty and discipline. This month we are pleased to announce that our 2022 December National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Resy of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Schaumburg.

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  • Child Regression: Parents, Don’t Lose Your Minds

    January 11, 2023

    Child Regression: Parents, Don’t Lose Your Minds

    You did it. You accomplished a parenting goal. Whether it was potty training, not throwing tantrums, or sleeping through the night, you made it through, and everythings is going great. Until it isn’t. All of a sudden, your child seems to have unlearned everything. It’s enough to deflate anyone’s stamina. But, if it makes you feel any better, regression happens with every child at varying times throughout their lives. Here is a guide on what you can do as a parent to keep your sanity and help your child through a period of regression.

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  • November 2022 National Teacher of the Month

    January 4, 2023

    November 2022 National Teacher of the Month

    The Teacher of the Month award is designed to recognize an employee that exemplifies our core values, which are compassion, humility, integrity, loyalty and discipline. This month we are pleased to announce that our 2022 November National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Monica of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Gilbert, AZ at Val Vista.  

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  • Affordable Holiday Gifts That Kids Can Make

    December 20, 2022

    Affordable Holiday Gifts That Kids Can Make

    We scoured the internet to find the best (and easiest) gifts that your kids can make for others. Not only is it an affordable way to show someone you care, but it also gives you a chance to make memories with your kids!

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  • Seasonal Depression in Kids

    December 12, 2022

    Seasonal Depression in Kids

    Seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) as it’s officially known, may be turning your otherwise happy child into one who’s downcast and depressed. Here’s what you need to know about seasonal depression and what you can do to help your child through it if they are suffering.

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  • How Parents Help Grow (or Hurt) Leadership Skills in Kids

    December 2, 2022

    How Parents Help Grow (or Hurt) Leadership Skills in Kids

    Some kids are natural leaders. (We all know that 3-year-old who organizes their playmates and is happy to take charge of whatever situation they are in.) Other children learn how to be a leader like they learn how to play a sport or an instrument. Regardless, here are some ways that parents can foster leadership qualities in their kids that will help them lead as they get older … and one or two things parents accidentally do that end up stifling leadership qualities in their kids.

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