Does your child seem to have trouble making friends? While it is true that shy or introverted preschoolers can have a tougher time making friends, that doesn’t mean that they …
Will Your Shy Child Make Friends?
It is a commonly held belief that children need to form social skills before they can develop friendships. Child development experts tell us that the opposite is actually true. Friendships …
Keeping Your Child Safe from the Summer Heat
Some of the best memories your child will make are running around, playing outdoors at Preschool, and being active in the amazing summer weather. However, all this running and physical activity …
Finding a Work/Family Balance
One of the most stressful parts of being a working parent is having a healthy work/family balance. It’s hard for a busy parent not to wonder if they truly are …
Raising a Confident Reader
As parents and teachers we recognize the importance that reading skills play in our personal and professional lives. We read on a daily basis, and as a matter of fact …
Is Your Child Ready for Preschool?
What is the right age to start your child in preschool in Omaha and Elkhorn, NE? You may worry about starting him too early when he’s not quite ready to …
Infant Sign Language
Are there benefits to teaching your child baby sign language? Although some studies point to increased intellectual development, the primary benefit of using baby sign language is decreased frustration for …
Understanding Quality Childcare
These days, parents have so many different options when it comes to childcare. Parents can choose from childcare centers, home care providers, nannies, non-profit programs, state-funded programs, and so many others. There is …
Teaching Healthy Eating Habits and Positive Body Image
Weight and body image are extremely sensitive topics to discuss with your children. It is our goal as parents and as daycare teachers to teach healthy eating practices while also contributing to …
The Importance of Outdoor Play
Child Development through Structured & Unstructured Play Structured play is the kind of play where there is typically an adult leader and a specific, planned way in which the play …