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  • Making Preschool Friendships

    July 31, 2023

    Making Preschool Friendships

    If you’re nervous about your preschooler making friends, here are a few constants you can look to when it comes to preschoolers making friends and some suggestions on how you can help them develop these very special bonds.

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  • A Parent’s Guide: Transitioning From Pre-K To Kindergarten

    July 24, 2023

    A Parent’s Guide: Transitioning From Pre-K To Kindergarten

    Starting kindergarten marks a significant milestone in your child's educational adventure, filled with new discoveries, friendships, and endless opportunities to learn and grow. In this post, we'll provide you with everything you need to know to make this transition a smooth and positive experience for both you and your little one.

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  • Keeping Learning Alive: Preventing Summer Regression in Preschoolers

    July 17, 2023

    Keeping Learning Alive: Preventing Summer Regression in Preschoolers

    Summer break is here! This means popsicles, splash pads, vacations and lazy afternoons fill up our schedules and school can feel long forgotten. While no one expects children to automatically fill their days up with intellectually stimulating activities on their own, that doesn’t mean that parents and caregivers can’t! Summer learning regression can be a real problem and cause issues when kids head back to school at the end of break. Which is why we are about to explore some fun and exciting ways to keep those brains buzzing all summer long.

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  • June 2023 National Teacher of the Month

    July 10, 2023

    June 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 June National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Miranda of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Schaumburg, IL.  

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  • The Best Ways to Sleep Train Your Baby

    July 5, 2023

    The Best Ways to Sleep Train Your Baby

    Whether you’re a first-time parent or a veteran mom or dad, getting an infant to sleep through the night is a tiresome task. Sleeping for long periods of time is not something babies can do right away, though, so here is the information you need on sleep training to make it through the night and not lose your mind.

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  • The 6 Stages of Play

    June 21, 2023

    The 6 Stages of Play

    Universal fact: Kids love to play. Fortunately, there’s a nearly universal track that children take as they learn to play and interact with others. Decades ago, researcher Mildred Parten identified six stages of play that children go through, and what she observed is still relevant today. Here’s the 411 on 90-year-old research that still applies to modern parenting, cognitive development, social development, and overall child development. 

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  • May 2023 National Teacher of the Month Featured Image

    June 21, 2023

    May 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 May National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Jessica of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Granite Bay, CA.   

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  • How to Make Your Own Baby Food

    June 15, 2023

    How to Make Your Own Baby Food

    Parents are more health-conscious and money-conscious than ever before. Not only are more and more studies coming out about the problems with ultra-processed food, but the cost of living for most parents has only increased. For parents with infants and babies, one of the easiest ways to address both issues is to make their own baby food

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  • 7 Ways for Working Parents to Stay Connected with Their Kids During the Summer

    May 16, 2023

    7 Ways for Working Parents to Stay Connected with Their Kids During the Summer

    Summertime means no school for kids, which means more time spent as a family … right? When you’re a working parent, though, the answer isn’t so straightforward. This article gives you some suggestions on how to make the most of your packed summer schedule and still feel like you walked away with some cherished memories. 

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