Pointers for Parents
Celebrating milestones and sharing resources, tips and activities for every step of your early parenting journey. Toddler Talk: Developing Language Skills
“My grandma is the bestest grandma. She swimmed with us in the pool.” Last year in honor of National Grammar Day, we asked our Facebook fans to share some phrases they’ve heard from their children that weren’t so grammatically correct. Some wondered where their children had ever picked up some of the things they had heard them say. They knew their children weren’t repeating anything they had ever said. Learning language is a creative process -- not an imitative one.…
This time of year provides the perfect opportunity to remind children of the joy they bring to your life and how fortunate your family is. The best way for you to teach them the values of generosity, compassion, and gratitude is to show them how important you believe it is to give to others. These traits provide a foundation for their development as happy, confident, well-rounded individuals. From the time they are born, children form rules about how the world…
Teaching Writing to Children
As soon as they are able to, young children love to make marks on paper or any other handy surface around the house. Writing and drawing seem to be almost as much a part of natural development as walking and talking. It is important for children’s development as writers to have their teachers and parents take their work seriously as this teaches them that writing is about making meaning. They will be eager to demonstrate to everyone that they have discovered a…
Q&A with Sign Language Expert Stacy Thompson
Sign language is one of the many industry-leading programs offered at Primrose Schools nationwide as part of our Balanced Learning® approach. We began working with sign language expert Stacy Thompson five years ago to enhance our signing curriculum. Most recently, she helped us create a special set of signing cards for parents to use at home. Stacy obtained a BA in Deaf Studies in 1997 and has been signing for over 20 years. She lives in Southern California with her…
Teaching Children the Meaning of Conservation
Earth Day is observed each year on April 22. This celebration provides the perfect opportunity to spark conversations with your child about our planet. You…
“Ham-ikka-schnim-ikka-schnam-ikka-schnopp!” In the book Scrambled Eggs Super it may have had another meaning, but annually on March 2nd I think it means “happy birthday, Dr. Seuss!” Today is also Read Across America Day – one of my favorite educational “holidays” when everyone celebrates the joy of reading and books – not to mention Dr. Seuss! Countless reading celebrations will take place today nationwide. For the last 13 years, the Read Across America program has served to motivate children – and…
Now that the sugar-filled holidays are over, I thought it would be a good time to focus on healthy eating habits. Childhood obesity is an increasingly critical issue in our country and parents are on the frontlines wanting to know what?s best for their children?s health. We are lucky at Primrose to count Dr. Laura Jana as one of our franchise owners. She is a trusted pediatrician and co-author of the book ?Food Fights: Winning the Nutritional Challenges of Parenthood…
Learning to Share and Cooperate Leads to Friendship
Teaching children to work and play with others is a process, but these simple tips for parents are a great start.
