Child Development
The Milestones That Actually Matter in the First Year
Rolling and walking get all the attention, but joint attention and back-and-forth babble tell us far more about how your baby is doing.
· 6 min read
Blog
Written by the teachers who are actually in the room
Practical, research-grounded writing on development, food, routines, and the small things that make family life easier.
9 articles
Activities
12 Rainy Day Activities That Aren't Screen Time
Every one of these uses something you already have in the kitchen or recycling bin — and buys you about forty minutes.
· 5 min read
Nutrition
What We've Learned Feeding 140 Picky Eaters
Family-style service, zero pressure, and the fifteen-exposure rule. Here's how our kitchen turns refusals into requests.
· 7 min read
Parent Tips
Drop-Off Tears: A Short, Honest Guide
The goodbye ritual matters more than the length of the goodbye. What we do at the door, and what helps at home.
· 4 min read
Events
Recap: Summer Family Night Under the Lights
Two hundred and twelve people, forty published books, and one very determined lemonade stand.
· 3 min read
Announcements
Fall Enrollment Is Now Open for Preschool and Pre-K
Priority enrollment for current families closes June 15. Here's how to hold your spot.
· 2 min read
Child Development
Why We Protect Ninety Minutes of Uninterrupted Play
Short play blocks produce shallow play. The research on what happens after the forty-minute mark is remarkable.
· 8 min read
Parent Tips
Toddler Sleep: Aligning Home and School Routines
When nap timing conflicts between home and center, everyone loses. A simple framework to sync the two.
· 6 min read
Nutrition
Garden to Table: What the Children Grew This Spring
Sugar snap peas, three kinds of basil, and the great radish disappointment of April.
· 4 min read
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