“Be careful.” “Not like that — here, let me.” We give our children feedback all day long. But what is it actually teaching them? You’ve […]
But before we hand our children a lifetime of criticism in the name of love, there’s a distinction worth getting exactly right. Because the research […]
Key Takeaways Picture your room at 10:45 in the morning. Eighteen children. Three are mid-work. One just dumped the bead chain across the floor. Two […]
Key Takeaways Your child stacks the blocks — six high, wobbling, holding. And before you’ve even decided to speak, it’s out: “Good job! You’re so […]
Key Takeaways Walk into almost any early childhood classroom and you’ll see children doing ordinary things. Scooping sand from one bowl into another. Pouring water. […]
Key Takeaways Every year, a certain kind of parent walks into my office with the same worry. Their child has a summer birthday. Or a […]
Key Takeaways I’m going to start with something I almost never say to a parent on a tour, because it sounds harsh out of context. […]
What “Accredited” Actually Means for Your Child’s Preschool Walk through enough San Antonio preschool websites and you’ll see the same words everywhere: “accredited,” “award-winning,” “top-rated.” […]
There’s no question I get more often, and no question with a worse reputation for straight answers. “When should my child start preschool?” Ask five […]
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