by Karen Disney | Aug 6, 2019 | Child Development, Parent Resources, Parenting Tips
Did you know that it’s possible to motivate children without praise and reward systems, like sticker charts, prizes, or treats? Have you heard that rewards and praise work immediately, but lose their effectiveness over time? What if there was a better way to...
by Karen Disney | Jul 30, 2019 | Character Development, Parenting Tips
Teaching character development is part of any good early childhood program. Children need a safe space in which to express and regulate their emotions and an early childhood classroom provides ongoing opportunity for learning. Cooperation, kindness, consideration,...
by Karen Disney | Jul 16, 2019 | Child Development, Parenting Tips
Going to the bathroom part of life, but learning how to do it doesn’t have to be stressful, drawn out, or complicated. Sometimes, just knowing a few potty training facts can put parents’ minds at ease when it comes time to toilet train. So, before you...
by Karen Disney | Jul 9, 2019 | Child Development, Parenting Tips
Children want their opinions known! Here’s a Montessori parenting tip to make things go a little smoother at home, especially when your children are still very young. This concept aligns with the Montessori philosophy, in that it emphasizes independent choice...
by Karen Disney | May 31, 2019 | Family, Parenting Tips
We love field-tripping with our kindergarteners! This past week saw our third and final field trip of the year, this time to the National Gallery of Art (NGA) in Washington, DC. All year long the children learn about various artists, study their work, replicate some...
