Parent Resources

  • Mom and daughter sitting on porch

    November 2, 2018

    What Is Your Parenting Style?

    Your parenting style will have a large impact on your child’s development, especially during their preschool years. When your child is preschool age they are experiencing lots of change and development — physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. The way you parent your child greatly influences the way they see the world around them, interact with […]

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  • Dad talking to son as he leaves for work

    September 13, 2018

    Tips for Reducing Separation Anxiety in Preschoolers

    Starting school can be exciting and intimidating for students of all ages, but especially for very young children. As a parent, you can rest assured that separation anxiety when starting school is a normal part of child development and that it may show up on the first day for some kids, or emerge later in the […]

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  • Little Sunshine's Menu Example

    July 30, 2018

    Little Sunshine’s Playhouse Weekly Menu Example

    As a national preschool organization we know how picky children can be about what they eat – we get it!  That’s why we put a lot of thought and planning in to making sure our meals and snacks not only taste good, but also provide lots of nutrients needed for children to grow and maintain […]

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  • Pre-K students watering a plant

    May 4, 2018

    Science Activities for Preschoolers Develop Multiple Skills at Little Sunshine’s Playhouse®

    Many parents wonder when their child is old enough to start learning about science. As it turns out, science is actually an important part of early childhood education, along with basic skills like reading and math. Science taps into preschoolers’ natural curiosity and helps them to cultivate a lifelong desire to learn. Young children need […]

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