Healthy Gender Development

Dear Parents, There has been a substantial amount of play among our current students (especially PreK classrooms) regarding “marriage”.  Topics have included who they will marry and planning their weddings.  We’ve heard from several parents relating concerns about their child’s choice of a spouse or their child’s gender play. And when we hear from some…

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Thoughtful Parenting: A New School

children playing

The end of summer is often a time of transition, especially for the youngest children in our community. Kids may be saying goodbye to familiar teachers and friends and hello to the next age level of teachers and friends. Starting a new school or a new classroom can cause some children (and parents) anxiety. Separation…

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Thoughtful Parenting: Outdoor Play

outdoor play

Outdoor play is a staple of summer. Children laughing and running and digging and pedaling are heard and seen in backyards and playgrounds. While you witness all that “fun”, what is not as obvious is all the brain development that is occurring.  90 percent of all human brain development occurs in the first 5 years…

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