My Early Childhood Classroom

Tag: #parenting

  • Beyond the Backpack: The Real Back-to-School Readiness Guide

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    Beyond the Backpack: The Real Back-to-School Readiness Guide It’s back-to-school season and getting started on the to-do list of things you need to prepare for the first day of school. It’s time to head out to buy new clothes and classroom supplies. Getting pencils, tissues and notebooks is great, but the most important thing you…

  • You are a Giant

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    You are a Giant Imagine for a second what the world looks like through your child’s eyes. To them, the person who meets their every need is two or three times their size. You are a literal giant. Over 50 years as a teacher, and 70 years of life this is what I’ve come across.…

  • How Birth to Age 8 Shapes Who Your Child Becomes

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    Those early years, from birth to around 8, are truly foundational. Kids form deep bonds with parents and caregivers that set the stage for all their future relationships and academic progress. A big part of that comes from how we model behaviors, the relational dynamics day-to-day, and what you say to your child. Children pick…

  • Protecting Your Child’s Innocence

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    It used to be that most parents did their best to present and model for their children behavior that would teach them appropriate language, actions, respect, and accountability. They did their best to protect their young children from the scary things in the world and people who lacked a moral compass. They never argued in…