As young children transition to the next classroom at Premier Academy there can be some anxiety for both the child and the parents. Separation anxiety is a normal reaction. Leaving the familiar …
Building Healthy Parent-Teacher Relationships
Teachers are often surprised to find out that parents in professional careers can be insecure or uncomfortable when it comes to talking about their child. Even parents with post-graduate education in …
Reading to Children: Tips for Making Storytime Memorable
Reading is a perfect way to spend quality time with your children. While helping children to develop essential literacy and reading skills, stories spark children’s imaginations and create memories that …
Teaching Children the Meaning of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a special holiday: a whole day focused on spending time with loved ones and being thankful, without much of the commercialism that has crept into many other holidays. …
Toilet Training in Child Care
We face many challenges as parents, but toilet learning may feel like one of the more daunting ones. And now that your child seems old enough to begin toilet learning, …
Teaching Your Child Healthy Eating Habits
It’s never too early to teach your children healthy eating habits! Premier Academy is here to help. As we know, children often times shy away from the raw veggie tray and …
Family Fitness Ideas
If we didn’t know it before, we know it now – being physically active and focusing on fitness is an important life priority beginning in early childhood to build healthy …
Outdoor Games For Kids Of All Ages
You’ve probably heard about the benefits of nature and outdoor play for children. According to the National Wildlife Federation, outdoor play boosts fitness and decreases the risk of childhood obesity; …
Family Time: Fun Things To Do With Kids
After a busy week of responsibilities, caring for children, and working in and out of the home, we cherish opportunities to be with family members. Shared quality time strengthens your …
Importance of Brain Injury Prevention
Brain injury is a common problem with young children, but a problem that can be avoided with a few preventative measures from parents. Brain injuries can be caused by trampoline …