Posts Tagged ‘ Parenting Advice ’

Think you can guess her name?

Jul 19th, 2010 | By Joy Anderson | Category: Parenting Advice

Thank you Thank you to everyone who has wished us well during this pregnancy! This has been a huge journey for us, and we’re so glad you could share it with us! And now, if you don’t mind, I’ll share a little story with you. It all started 5 years ago, when I had my [...]



Ways To Encourage A Child To Read

Jun 19th, 2010 | By Carmen Biggs | Category: Parenting Advice

It has been said that information is power, so the more information someone has, the more powerful they can become. Considering this statement, it is important for parents to understand that their children need a good education so they can have an advantage in our society.



Guess What? I’m PREGNANT!

Jan 1st, 2010 | By Joy Anderson | Category: Parenting Advice

Wow, huh?  I know! My youngest is 4 1/2 years old (the youngest of 3 children) and will be going to Kindergarten next year.  As most stay-at-home moms know, we look forward to that day when all our children are finally in school so we can have some MOM TIME! But, after getting remarried a year ago [...]



Start A Preschool and Be Happy Again

Jul 27th, 2009 | By Joy Anderson | Category: Parenting Advice

One of the benefits I love so much about my preschool business is how I could start a preschool and find so much happiness in the every-day events. Life brings on a whole new meaning when you have 10 bubbly children running up to give you hugs each morning!  I remember the first day after [...]



Preschool Safety Tips: Don’t Climb Up the Slide

Jul 25th, 2009 | By Joy Anderson | Category: Parenting Advice, Videos

How many times have you said, “Don’t climb up the slide.”  I know I’ve said it at least a million times, if not a million and 1.  Your kids will get a laugh out of this fun video that teaches kids what happens when they climb up the slide and someone goes down! My children [...]



Preschool Kitchen Lesson: How to crack an egg

Jul 24th, 2009 | By Joy Anderson | Category: Parenting Advice

Does your child ALWAYS want to crack the eggs when you cook?  Are you tired of fishing out the slimy egg shells that leave your hands dripping with goo?  Then bring your child over and learn some great tips on how to crack eggs… the right way! My children and I had a blast making these [...]



Preschool Safety Tips: Go Around The Swingset

Jul 23rd, 2009 | By Joy Anderson | Category: Parenting Advice, Videos

If you feel like you’re a broken record every time you go the park and say “Go around the swings,” then definitely have your children watch this video!  They’ll learn that when they get too close to a swingset, they’re going to get hit.  My children and I had a blast making these safety videos [...]



Preschool Safety 101: Stay Safe With Knives

Jul 22nd, 2009 | By Joy Anderson | Category: Parenting Advice

Here my 8-year-old daughter teaches us about how to stay safe with knives, which knives are good for parents, and which knives are great for kids. My children and I had a blast making these safety videos on Sunday night!  I’ll be posting them throughout the week, so keep coming back!  (And bring your children [...]



How To Teach Children To Cut With Scissors

Jul 9th, 2009 | By Joy Anderson | Category: Teaching Tips

So I’ve noticed that when parents bring in their children to my preschool, half of the preschoolers don’t know how to correctly use scissors to cut paper. I’ve figured out a few tips during these last few years of teaching preschool, so I hope they help you teach your own child how to cut with [...]