Is Your Child Ready for Preschool?

  I speak with parents of preschoolers all the time.  One of the questions that I hear very frequently is, “I want to send my child to preschool.  How do I know if he (or she) is ready?” There are several key indicators we can look at that will help us answer that question.  You [...]

Is It Too Early To Begin Planning For The New School Year?

Image via Wikipedia I know that summer has just begun.  Many of us are thinking of poolside parties and frozen pops and Fourth of July parades. But if your child is starting school in August, or if there were problems adjusting to the classroom routine last year, it’s not too early to think about how [...]

15 Minutes a Day: Do You Care Enough?

When I was young, I wanted to become a teacher. I believed I could help children step confidently onto the path to a successful and happy life.  I cared enough about reaching that goal to study hard in school so that I could graduate and then pass the licensing exam. As a kindergarten teacher, I [...]