Parent Resource Articles

Art of Parenting

• Instilling the Spirit of Giving in Your Child
• Make Summer Vacation an Education
• Talking with Young Children
• What is Respect for Children?
• Blast Away the “Mom, I’m Bored” Winter Break Blues

Behavior & Discipline

• Pro-Social Behavior

Child Development

• Children and Sleep
• Encouraging Social Development
• Enhancing Children's Self Esteem
• Social and Emotional Development
• The Benefits of Continuous Early Childhood Education
• The Magic of Music
• Transitioning into the Fall Without Overloading Your Child
• When It's Time for a Nap
• Making Drop-off Time a Tear-Free Time: Overcoming Separation Anxiety
• In early learning, quality counts. Here’s what to look for

Educator Bios

• Meet Ms. Courtney
• Three Questions with David Roy
• Three Questions with Megan Riede
• Three Questions with Shellie Miller

Health & Safety

• A Family Plan for Healthy Living
• Back to Sleep
• Be Prepared for Winter Weather!
• Children and Sun Exposure
• Let's Get Physical!
• Playground Safety
• Points of PRIDE: Hand washing
• Spring Cleaning
• Steps to Avoid Colds and the Flu
• Teach Your Child to Be Active for Life
• Water Play
• Infant Room Enhancements Coming Soon

Learning

• 2009 Knowledge Universe Early Childhood Educator Awards
• Creativity through Learning
• Dive Into Summer Learning
• Fun and Learning at the Grocery Store
• Global Education and Why It Matters
• In the Kitchen with Your Child
• Lower Your Taxes or Increase Your Refund
• The Science of Bubbleology
• Celebrate National Literacy Month
• Tips on how and what to read with your young child

Nutrition

• Apple Pie Parfait
• Bedtime Snacks – A Healthy Routine
• Blast-Off Burrito
• Breakfast Parfait Recipe
• Drink Up! — The Importance of Water for Children
• Eat RED for American Heart Month
• Galaxy of Grub
• Gram-o-la
• Hummus Dip
• Is Your Child a Picky Eater?
• Nana Nillars Parfait Recipe
• Oatmeal Recipes
• Pasta and Garden Vegetables made with Barilla PLUS Penne
• Rice Bowl Recipes
• SMART Breakfast
• SoyNut Butter Caterpillars
• Debunking the Myths Behind Healthy Eating Habits
• Carrots ‘n Hummus