Do you ever find yourself wanting to sit down and cry before the clock even strikes 8:00 a.m.? If you’ve ever left the house in a frantic rush, feeling more like a drill sergeant than a parent, please know you are not alone. Mornings are one of the greatest hurdles...
Nudging Your Little Ones Toward Healthy Eating Habits Have you ever caught yourself singing, “You gotta try new foods because they might taste good?” That happy little jingle from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is one that comes in handy. If you have ever found yourself...
It is that time of year when the unexpected seems to happen more often than not. Maybe it is a snowstorm that cancels a long-awaited trip to the park, a sudden fever that keeps us home from a birthday party, or a rainy day that ruins outdoor plans. At St. Francis...
The Advent season is upon us! The excitement in the hallways is electric, in more ways than one! Our staff has created a beautiful and magical holiday display for our students to enjoy. December is truly a magical time at St. Francis Early Learning Academy. We are...
Tired of Toy Lists? Let’s Talk Books (and Giving Back!) Are you as tired of those “Top Toys for 2025” lists as I am? Every child is unique, and what one kid loves, another might ignore. I’ve seen children adore a simple stick, and we all have...
It seems like preschoolers question everything! “Where is that truck going? What’s that bird? Why is that car blue?” Questions can dominate your life in the preschool years, and sometimes they get a little deep! Questions help preschoolers understand...