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| 'Seasons' Eatings: Healthy Holiday Eating' |
11/11/2008 |
For many families, November marks the official beginning of the holiday season. At this time of year, families struggle to cope with an overabundance of baked goods, large holiday meals, busy schedules, and less time for exercise. Staying active and making good food choices can help the entire... |
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| 'Learn Through Play with Fun, Fall Ideas' |
10/1/2008 |
The fall season brings shorter days, cooler weather, pumpkins, leaves, costumes and much more! Here are some fun, seasonal learning activities you can enjoy at home with your family:1. Dramatic Play and Dress-UpAs trick-or-treating time gets closer, the excitement of picking out a costume to "be"... |
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| 'Let Your Hands Do the Talking' |
9/1/2008 |
Imagine that your 8-month-old daughter is crying and you don't know why. Is she hungry? Tired? Needing a clean diaper? How can you tell? Did you know that there is a way for your baby to tell you what she wants? Through simple yet amazingly effective signs, babies learn to express their wants,... |
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| 'Back to School without the Back to School Blues' |
8/8/2008 |
As summer draws to an end, moms across the country are preparing for the back to school season. According to the National Retail Federation, the average mother will spend over $563 getting her child into the classroom when the first bell rings. The list of supplies, new schedules, child anxiety and... |
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| 'Summer Safety Reminders from Primrose Schools' |
7/10/2008 |
Warmer weather and longer days mark the arrival of summer fun, but increased time in the sun and more frequent trips to pools and beaches also require increased vigilance and supervision to keep children safe. Here are a few tips from the staff at Primrose Schools to help you and your family have... |
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| 'Organize and enjoy this summer! ' |
6/20/2008 |
Another school year has come to an end, along with a multitude of adorable art work and school projects authored by your little one. As a proud parent, you want to keep and cherish all of your child's creations. However, many of us find that they pile up in a space in our kitchen or family room,... |
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| 'Balancing Fun and Safety this Summer' |
5/22/2008 |
Warmer weather and longer days mark the arrival of summer, but how can you balance summer fun with summer safety? At Primrose, we take a balanced approach to everything we do, from learning and playing to providing children with equal amounts of fun and safety. Here are a few tips to help you and... |
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| 'A Well-Balanced Meal: Fighting Childhood Obesity' |
4/15/2008 |
April brings with it warmer spring weather and new beginnings, making it the perfect time to begin a healthier and more active lifestyle. Making good food choices helps the entire family stay healthy and is especially important to help children develop strong bones and muscles.At Primrose Schools,... |
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| 'Creating a Literacy-Rich Environment at Home' |
3/12/2008 |
March 3 is the time to celebrate Read Across America Day, a national reading celebration that takes place on the birthday of the famous children’s author, Dr. Seuss, who epitomized a love of learning through reading and literacy. At Primrose, we also believe that one of the most important... |
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| 'Reading as a Tool for Expressing Feelings' |
2/13/2008 |
Love is in the air during February, as children and adults celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving gifts of flowers, cards and candy to show family and friends how they feel. This is an especially fitting time to help children talk about their impressions and how to express emotions in positive ways.... |
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| 'Winter Fun for the Whole Family' |
1/24/2008 |
January brings an end to the holiday season and, with it, colder weather and longer winter nights. Families spend more time indoors and often find themselves searching for fun activities to cure the “winter blahs.” At Primrose, we balance fun and learning each day with engaging activities such as... |
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| 'Raising Compassionate and Generous Children' |
12/14/2007 |
December is a great time to teach children the joy of giving to others and show them the true meaning of the holiday season. At Primrose, we take a balanced approach to everything we do, including balancing academics with character development each and every day. Teaching the values of generosity,... |
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| 'Food to Share: Caring and Giving' |
11/20/2007 |
The Thanksgiving holiday provides a perfect time for children to experience the special value of helping others within their communities. Shopping for, and preparing food to share with families in need provides children with an opportunity to develop and apply their math, language arts, health and... |
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| 'Using Computers with Children at Home' |
10/18/2007 |
Computers have become an essential part of today’s world. At Primrose our teachers integrate computers into daily learning to enhance children’s cognitive and social development and help them learn to use technology effectively. Computers and the Internet enable children to explore the world in... |
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| 'The World Around Us: Learning About Diversity' |
10/18/2007 |
The new experiences and friendships at the beginning of the school year provide a natural platform for children to learn about how they are both alike and different from other children around the world. At Primrose our teachers integrate character development programs into daily learning to help... |
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| 'The World Around Us: Learning About Diversity' |
9/3/2007 |
New experiences and friendships at the beginning of the school year provide a natural platform for children to learn how they are both alike and different from others. At Primrose, our teachers integrate character development programs into daily learning to help children learn about important... |
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| 'Making Back to School as Easy as 1-2-3' |
8/2/2007 |
The first day of school marks the end to a carefree summer and a return to school year routines. At Primrose our teachers use a balance of play and learning within a structured environment to help students transition back into school. Incorporating preparation, structure, and play into the daily... |
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| 'Are We There Yet? Ideas for Preventing Boredom on Summer Trips' |
7/2/2007 |
July often means travel to exciting summer vacation destinations. Families envision themselves relaxing and having fun at faraway vacation spots. Adding travel activity planning to your vacation preparations can help prevent boredom on trips to and from your vacation destination. Here are a few... |
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| 'How to Beat Summertime Boredom' |
6/6/2007 |
Children and families often find themselves looking for fun activities to fill the extra daylight hours that summer brings. At Primrose, we balance fun and learning each day with engaging activities such as virtual field trips, creative art projects, dramatic play, etc. to beat summertime boredom.... |
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