Best Preschool Books for Curbing Back-to-School Jitters
First day of preschool jitters? Back-to-school blues? Whether kids are starting preschool, preK, or kindergarten, children (and parents!) often experience anxiety about starting school.
Preschoolers have...
7 Tips for Starting Preschool….Happily!
Is your child entering a preschool program for the first time? Make it a smooth transition with these 7 tips for starting preschool.
Tips for...
Doh Appétit! Edible Play Dough Recipes for Sensory Play
Preschoolers and toddlers love these homemade edible play dough recipes. They love to eat their art, and we bet older children will gladly join...
What is Sensory Play?
Have you ever tried to describe the smell of grass or feel of sand between your toes to your child?
Some things can not be taught...
When to Worry About Temper Tantrums
Toddler tantrums are a normal part of two year old development, but if the outbursts are severe or happen too frequently, they may be...
Best Way in the World to Tie Kids Shoes
Learn a knot that will never come untied, yet your toddler can undo it with a single tug. You’ll never need to tie a...
A Snapshot of Cooperative Preschools Infographic
The Famlii Cooperative Preschools Research Study was conducted in June 2014 to help understand the current enrollment trends and patterns of cooperative and parent participation...
Ooey, Gooey Oobleck Recipe: The Dr. Seuss Alternative to PlayDough
Tired of playdough and need an alternative? Try this inexpensive, non-toxic Oobleck recipe, sometimes called “slime”,”ooze,” or “goo”. This amazing stuff acts like a...
What Age Should Children Learn to Swim?
Many parents are rightfully concerned about water safety and eager to sign their little ones up for swimming lessons this summer. But what age...
Tired of Saying No? Tips for Positive Communication with Young Children
Speaking positively to young children helps parents model social skills, and avoid power struggles and meltdowns. Rather than saying ' No ', try using those...
