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How to Help Your Child Feel Ready for the First Day of School
When children know what to expect, have words to express what they're feeling, and learn a few simple coping tools, big transitions become much more manageable.
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Joy Turner
Joy Turner has been vice president of education for the Kiddie Academy brand since January 2020. Prior to coming to Kiddie Academy, she spent over 20 years as a leader in early childhood education.
Dr. Mike Sherman
As a licensed clinical psychologist and Napa Infant-Parent Mental Health fellow at the University of California, Davis, Dr. Mike Sherman is an expert in the field of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health.
Natasha Scripture
Natasha Scripture is an author, poet, health coach and former aid worker. As an emergency spokesperson for the United Nations, Natasha covered humanitarian crises around the world.
Katelyn Denning
Katelyn Denning is a life coach for busy working moms. After spending more than a decade in the corporate world with 3 young children, Katelyn understands what it’s like to juggle all of the different roles.
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Healthy Food, Healthy Families: Why Balance Matters More Than Perfection
I want my kids to know that food is fuel and joy, culture and connection, curiosity and celebration. I want them to feel empowered in their bodies.
Ask These 5 Questions To Determine Kindergarten Readiness
As their parent, you know best.
7 Upcycled Craft Projects for Kids to Try This Summer
These seven upcycled craft projects give kids a hands-on way to make something fun out of what would otherwise head straight to the curb. Have creative fun!
How to Help Your Child Feel Ready for the First Day of School
When children know what to expect, have words to express what they're feeling, and learn a few simple coping tools, big transitions become much more manageable.
Fun Ways to Raise a Master Conversationalist
You want to make sure your children will talk to you about everything, even the not-so-good stuff. So, how do we do it? Here's kid communication 101.
6 Educational and Mess-Free Activities That Entertain Traveling Kids
A useful, thrifty guide to activities and apps that help keep young kids entertained while traveling, without screens and without mess. (A small miracle!)
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