Dr. Gloria Julius - Primrose Schools

Dr. Gloria Julius serves as vice president of education and professional development for Primrose Schools and has more than 35 years of education experience. She has a genuine passion for leading teams of teachers, staff, parents and students to help create high-quality educational experiences. Gloria enjoys sharing her thoughts and advice as a mother and grandmother and helping parents navigate the challenges of building the right foundation for their little ones!

Building a Balanced Foundation for Children

One of the best things about being the parent of a young child is rediscovering the magic in ordinary, everyday experiences. The same blade of…

The Importance of Early Education in the First Five Years

Did you know the brain develops faster in the first five years of life than at any other point? Studies have shown that the human…

Primrose students water plants to encourage experiential learning

How We Teach Values Through Experiential Learning

Sometimes the best way to learn something new is by doing. That’s why Primrose incorporates experiential learning, or hands-on learning, into its Happy Hearts Character…

Two little girls dressed up as fairies hug each other

Nurturing Character in Children

Among the many skills we want to teach our children early in life, character is often taken for granted. Many parents hope character will come…

Practical Tips for Raising a Healthy Child: Our Online Chat with Dr. Laura Jana

We know that helping teach children healthy habits early on can be tough as a parent and sometimes overwhelming! That is why we asked parents what questions they had about raising healthy children and met up with pediatrician and award-winning author Dr. Laura Jana to get answers. Watch the video below as she provides valuable tips for: Getting into a healthy bedtime routine Teaching daily hygiene like washing hands and brushing teeth Raising children to be physically active Encouraging…

How Primrose Encourages Healthy Eating

If you’re like me, you are constantly telling your child (or grandchild) to eat more fruits and vegetables (or sneaking more into their diet at…

The Role of Early Education in Getting Children Active

We all know physical activity is good for us, and by now most parents are well aware of the obesity epidemic in America, but the…

A primrose student washes her hands before meal time

How Primrose Encourages Healthy Habits

Earlier this week, Dr. Laura Jana discussed Primrose Schools’ focus on Healthy Bodies, which encompasses lessons, tools and resources designed to instill excitement for healthy…

A Lasting New Year

It’s that time of year – the time to reflect on the many blessings we’ve been given in life. As a parent, I can think…