For many children (and parents!) preschool is a big change. I think there are many valuable skills that can be learned by interacting with peers in preschool. Despite knowing that preschool was a solid choice, I had a mild panic attack the night before my son, Theo, started preschool. I found myself googling all sorts …
Last week I wrote about the benefits of keeping twins together in school. It only seemed fair that this week, I explore the benefits of separating twins in school. There are pros and cons to each decision, and I honestly believe that there is no RIGHT decision. Some twins thrive being in the same classroom, …
There are many important decisions we make as parents. One of the first really important decisions we make is about school. It used to be that the decisions we made about school took place when children entered grade school. We had the opportunity to choose between public, private, parochial, or even to homeschool. However, it …
As the school year approaches, you are probably wondering how to prepare your child for preschool. While all children respond to situations differently, it’s very likely that a transition this big will cause some anxiety for your child. This doesn’t mean that they aren’t ready for preschool, simply that you need to be proactive in …