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Creating a Family Plan for Severe Weather Emergencies

You can’t predict a severe weather emergency, so preparing for one is your best line of defense. Below, we will detail the basics of a family preparedness plan that considers a scenario in which your family is not together. For example, you…
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How to Choose a Quality Early Education Center

A quality early education center will provide everything your child needs for healthy development. Children’s brains develop more during the first five years of life than at any other point in life. They develop the fundamentals for learning,…
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Tips for a Smooth Morning Drop-Off

Back-to-school season means getting back into your morning drop-off routine! Whether this is a brand-new experience or something your little one is familiar with, the first few weeks of school can be a difficult adjustment. Fortunately, kids…
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How to Create a Healthy Sleep Routine for Kids

A healthy sleep routine for kids will help them fall asleep faster, sleep through the night, and wake up ready to have a great day. Most importantly, developing healthy sleeping habits early will set your child up for success later in life.…
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The History of Grandparents Day

The history of Grandparents Day is a testament to the importance of fighting for what you believe in. What started with President Nixon denying a request ended with a proclamation signed by President Carter. Grandparents Day always falls…
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Cooking with your Kids

Cooking with your kids can be an incredible experience. It’s more than just giving your little one something to do – family time in the kitchen is a wonderful opportunity for bonding, learning, and growing. Getting your kids involved…
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Encouraging Independence in Toddlers

Encouraging independence in toddlers is good for their development. You might want your baby to stay young forever, but it’s important to let them grow and let them go when they show signs that they’re ready! For example, it might feel…
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Making Chores Fun for Kids

Making chores fun for kids is good for the whole family! Your children will learn the value of hard work and responsibility and you get the benefit of having extra hands to help out around the house. It’s important to establish chores as…
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5 Tips to Prepare Your Student for Back to School

Most kids feel a range of emotions when they know it’s almost time to go back to school. They are likely excited to see their friends again, anxious about having new experiences, and maybe a little bit disappointed that they have to leave…
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Power of Positivity in Child Development

You may have heard of or read the book The Power of Positive Thinking: A Practical Guide to Mastering the Problems of Everyday Living by Norman Vincent Peale. It’s an international bestseller that has been helping people use positivity to…