August 18, 2022
July 2022 National Teacher of the Month
This month we are pleased to announce that our 2022 July National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Cassie of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Rogers.
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August 16, 2022
Safety at School for Kids with Food Allergies
Child food allergies are no joke. And if you thought you noticed an uptick in the number of children dealing with allergies, you’re not wrong. In fact, the rate has increased by 50% since the 1990s. That means there are 50% more parents trying to understand how their child’s allergies will affect their everyday lives. A big part of that is making sure they are safe at school.
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August 11, 2022
How to Prepare Your Preschooler for the First Day of School
First day of preschool! Woohoo! Right? Not for some. For kids and parents alike, the first day of preschool can be the highest of highs or the lowest of lows. Being nervous about making new friends, being in new locations, and being away from parents can make it hard for kids.
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August 3, 2022
National Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month: 3 Signs Your Child’s Eyes Need Examining
August is National Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Being a parent, it’s important to always stay up to date with your child's health, regardless of the month. As unbelievable as it is, most parents struggle with their annual optometrist appointments simply due to the fact that it’s very hard to tell when your child is in need of eye care. If you find yourself in this situation, we’re here to help you. Here are three major signs your child’s vision needs some help.
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July 28, 2022
June 2022 National Teacher of 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 June National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Jordan of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Scottsdale.
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July 26, 2022
“Fussy Phases”: A Heads-Up on Developmental Milestones
Childrens’ developmental milestones can sneak up on the most experienced of parents. And navigating these fussy, irritable, unpredictable stages can be exhausting. Here’s some information so parents can better understand what’s going on in their child’s brain, as well as a rough timeline on when they can expect these stages to hit.
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July 19, 2022
Protect Your Child From Identity Theft
We’re talking about their financial credit. Why? Because the stats aren’t pretty — 1 in 50 U.S. children were victims of ID fraud from 2020 to 2021, and 1 in 45 had personal information that was exposed in a data breach. To avoid being a part of that statistic, here are the highpoints on child identity theft that you need to know about.
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July 11, 2022
The Best Books About Oceans’ Wonders: Exploring Shores, Sand and Sea Life for Preschoolers
The Creatively Shine Curriculum theme for July is “Oceans of Fun.” Here is our list of Oceans of Fun books that support our monthly curriculum theme.
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June 29, 2022
How To Parent: The Strong-Willed Kid
Don’t lose heart! Just because your child is strong-willed does not mean they are a bad kid. Unfortunately, society has coupled “good kid” with the vague, ill-defined requirement of being “well behaved” — which is actually just code for “a child who doesn’t require much from me as an adult.” Strong-willed kids don’t fit that bill, and that’s why they often get a bad rap.
