August Flower of the month: Gladiolus & Poppy Zodiac Signs:Â Leo / The Lion, July 23 – Aug. 22 Â Â Â Â Virgo / The Virgin, Aug. 23 – Sept. 22 The name for the Moon in August is called Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon, Barley Moon, Fruit Moon. The Full Moon is: August […]
 Having a friend over for a playdate? Here are a few ideas to get you started or keep you going!  1.Meet at a park for picnic lunch, but visit one you and your kids have never been to!  2. Go see a movie at the dollar movie spot or participate in a […]
Set Up a Time Limited Play Date to Meet the Children’s Needs: When you set up a play date, don’t let your child take on more than she can handle. Likewise, you should not commit to host a play date that requires more than you are prepared to handle. No apologies necessary. Establish a start […]
Children start school with different degrees of social and emotional maturity. These qualities take time and practice to learn. Give your child opportunities at home to begin to develop the following positive qualities. — Confidence: Children must feel good about themselves and believe they can succeed. Confident children are more willing to attempt new tasks—and […]
 Childhood is a time for children to learn about the world-and that includes learning how to get along with others. Parents play a crucial role in helping children figure out how to form satisfying relationships and develop into socially competent people. Social competence allows children to be cooperative and generous, express their feelings, and […]
Sharing is an important process of growing up that we continue to learn and fine-tune, even in our adult years! As humans we are naturally possessive and protective of our things. However, over time we learn the pleasure of giving. Â As a parent, you know that the ability to share a favorite toy, or […]
 Is your child’s preschool classroom set up to teach social skills? The best way to assess the emotional climate of a classroom is to spend an hour or more as a visitor. Pay special attention to how teachers interact with children to promote the development of emotional and social skills.  The Environment  […]
