Parent Resources - Little Sunshine's Playhouse

September 17, 2026

August 2026 National Teacher of the Month

The Teacher of the Month award is our way of celebrating educators who live out our core values—compassion, humility, integrity, loyalty, and discipline—each and every day. We’re excited to announce that our 2026 August National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Devin from Little Sunshine’s Playhouse of Creve Coeur. The leadership team at Creve Coeur had such kind words […]

September 14, 2026

The Case for Boredom: Why Unstructured Play Is Making a Comeback

Your child flops on the couch and announces, “I’m bored.” Your first instinct is to fix it. Hand over a tablet, sign up for another activity, or jump in with a project. But what if boredom is not a problem to solve? What if it is exactly what your child’s brain needs? That pause is […]

September 9, 2026

The Complete Guide to Easing Separation Anxiety at Daycare Drop-Off (by Age: 6 Weeks to Pre-K)

That moment when your child clings to your leg and the tears start? You are not doing anything wrong, and your little one is not broken. Finding the right daycare for kids who have separation anxiety, plus a few reliable drop-off habits, can turn those hard mornings into quick, confident goodbyes. Separation anxiety is a […]

September 7, 2026

The Willowbrook Parent’s Guide to Choosing Quality Childcare: Questions to Ask on Every Tour

Handing your child over to someone else’s care is one of the hardest steps a parent takes. You want to know they’ll be safe, nurtured, and genuinely happy while you’re apart. If you’re searching for a Willowbrook daycare, the good news is that a great tour tells you almost everything you need to know, as […]

September 3, 2026

Life Skills for Preschoolers Start Earlier Than Most Parents Realize

You watch your little one zip up a jacket or share a toy without being asked, and your heart swells. Then a worry creeps in: is my child learning enough of the right things before kindergarten? You are not alone in asking this. Preschool life skills are the everyday abilities that help young children take […]

August 27, 2026

Why Screen Free Schools Choose Analog Play And What It Does for Your Child’s Brain

You want your child to learn, explore, and grow, but you also worry about how much screen time is too much. If you have ever wondered whether tablets and apps belong in a preschool classroom, you are not alone. That is exactly why we built our program around screen free activities for kids, choosing hands […]

August 21, 2026

Gentle Parenting vs. Hybrid Parenting: What Early Childhood Educators Actually See Work

You’ve read the parenting posts, watched the videos, and maybe felt a little judged along the way. One camp says never raise your voice. Another says kids need firm limits or they’ll run the house. If you’re wondering where the truth lives, you’re not alone. The gentle parenting vs traditional parenting debate has left a […]

August 18, 2026

July 2026 National Teacher of the Month

The Teacher of the Month award is our way of celebrating educators who live out our core values—compassion, humility, integrity, loyalty, and discipline—each and every day. We’re excited to announce that our 2026 July National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Nadia from Little Sunshine’s Playhouse of Parker. The leadership team at Parker had such kind words to say […]

August 18, 2026

Fine Motor Skills Activities for Preschoolers

Watch a preschooler carefully tear a piece of tissue paper, thread a bead onto a string, or press their fingers into a lump of clay. What looks like play is actually some of the most important developmental work of early childhood. Fine motor skills activities for preschoolers are not supplementary to learning. They are foundational […]