Parent Resources

  • Helping Children Understand Forgiveness

    February 20, 2024

    Helping Children Understand Forgiveness

    Forgiveness is one of the hardest things for people to do. When we’ve been wronged, giving up the negative emotions we feel toward those who have done us wrong is the last thing we want to do. But, as adults, we know it’s important for our own well-being, even if it is hard.

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  • How to Teach Social Skills to Your Preschoolers

    February 13, 2024

    How to Teach Social Skills to Your Preschoolers

    Becoming a well-rounded person with excellent social skills takes lots of time and practice. There is so much that goes into sharpening the skills it takes to navigate interactions with others. So how can parents help teach social skills to their preschoolers? This post is a one-stop shop for the valuable information you need to get started. 

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  • January 2024 National Teacher of the Month Featured Image

    February 9, 2024

    January 2024 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 2024 January National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Reema of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Schaumburg.   

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  • 2023 National Teacher of the Year

    February 9, 2024

    2023 National Teacher of the Year

    After receiving hundreds of nominees throughout the year and a ton of great feedback from families on the Teacher of Year Nominees, we are pleased to announce Ms. Heyley as the 2023 Little Sunshine's Playhouse National Teacher of the Year.

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  • Yummy Kid Recipes for Valentine's Day

    February 6, 2024

    Yummy Kid Recipes for Valentine’s Day

    One of the best ways to include your children in an active, educational way is by cooking with them. This February, use Valentine’s Day as the perfect reason to roll up your sleeves as a family and create some tasty treats for the people you love. Here are 10 recipes that can help get you started.

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  • Teaching Kids About the Importance of Giving

    January 30, 2024

    Teaching Kids About the Importance of Giving

    People give gifts for all kinds of reasons: holidays, birthdays, or random Tuesdays. And kids like few things more than a surprise gift just for them. But learning how to give gifts and be generous is a skill that will turn them into well-rounded, thoughtful teenagers and adults.

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  • December 2023 National Teacher of the Month

    January 22, 2024

    December 2023 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 2023 December National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Kaylee of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Granite Bay.

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  • 10 Activities to Develop Gratitude in Preschoolers

    January 15, 2024

    10 Activities to Develop Gratitude in Preschoolers

    Gratitude is a value that can never be taught too early. Grateful children (and grateful adults!) are happier, more well-rounded, and more ready to deal with obstacles that come their way. This article gives parents a list of 10 activities that present the idea of gratitude to kids in approachable and fun ways. 

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  • The Importance of Family Traditions

    January 8, 2024

    The Importance of Family Traditions

    Tradition can create a deep sense of connection and happiness for families. But how many should you start? And what happens when the effort to carry them on feels like a waste of time? Read on to find out more about how you can create family traditions that feel important to everyone and will last.

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