“NO, I do it.” Whether it’s walking up the stairs without holding someone’s hand, putting on (and selecting) her own clothes, or carrying the way-too-heavy grocery bags, my... Read more >>

Every parent wants what’s best for her young child, but parents are often in the dark about the skills their child needs before they enter kindergarten. Today, more than ever, the pressure is on... Read more >>

A few months ago, after being scared to death upon hearing another parent talk about the waiting lists, competition, etc. to get into a good preschool in Chicago, Ricky and I decided that even though... Read more >>

My three- and a half-year-old son is in love. Graham is in love with a much older “woman” who every evening rules the playground just steps from our new front door. Her name is Carolina... Read more >>

Do you have a child starting a preschool or Kindergarten this fall? Here are five tips how you can get your child ready for entering school world. 1. Crafts and drawing, cutting, gluing, and... Read more >>

I always enjoy visiting a Waldorf school. At some time during my visit, I am usually handed a ball of beeswax to mold when I am waiting for a new class to come in. But the most important reason for my... Read more >>

The day my daughter started preschool it hit me like a ton of dirty diapers. Holy shit, I’m a parent. A mom. I never truly felt like a mom until my husband and I dropped her off at her new... Read more >>

Our “outdoors discovery center” at a preschool where I teach is really just a glorified playground. Today we are all about sandbox and water play, and I am in for a special treat of... Read more >>

It had been a restless night. I kept rolling over to check the clock, wondering when would I finally relax enough to drift into sleep. When 5:30 a.m. finally arrived, I was wide awake and eager to get... Read more >>

Here in the suburbs, failing to put your four-year-old child in preschool is right on par with locking her in the car on a 100-degree day and going shopping. At least that’s what I’ve... Read more >>