Nov 4, 2019 | Parenting Blog
About half of parents have turned down a play date because they didn’t feel comfortable leaving their child with other parents, according to a new poll. If you’re accustomed to tagging along to every play date, it may feel a little unnerving when one day —...
Nov 1, 2019 | New Schools
Since 1987, Hacienda Child Development Center and Hacienda School have served infants, toddlers, twos, preschoolers, elementary students, and middle schoolers in an enriched Montessori environment where children can grow to fulfill their full potential. One of the...
Sep 12, 2019 | Parenting Blog
Have you ever had an embarrassing moment where your child (maybe quite loudly) asked you about some characteristic of another person? For example, “Mommy, why does that woman look like that?” The typical parental reaction is to attempt to quiet the child and move on...
Sep 5, 2019 | Preschool Blog
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Sep 5, 2019 | Parenting Blog
It’s preschool week here at NYT Parenting. When I started looking into preschools for my older daughter, a lot of terms were thrown at me as if I knew what they meant (which I certainly did not). We have explainers for some of these early-childhood education...
Dec 20, 2018 | Parenting Blog
Let’s face it, it’s hard to override the coolness factor of prepackaged Dora the Explorer cheesy crackers and Sponge Bob’s sliced packaged apples with caramel dipping sauce, but there are many ways to make healthy lunches “cool” at...
Nov 14, 2018 | Parenting Blog
Back to Easy & Entertaining Activities Paper plate shakers: Paper plate Stapler Dry rice or beans Fold a paper plate in half and staple the sides leaving the top open to pour in the rice or beans. After you pour the rice or beans, staple the top of the plate and...
May 15, 2018 | Parenting Blog
How is a parent supposed to know what preschool is the best fit for their child who has only been alive for 2+years? With their interests changing from week-to-week; let alone their personality, it can be one of the most overwhelming school experience you will have...
May 1, 2018 | Parenting Blog
Give yourself a “parenting check up” every once in a while. Ask yourself these questions: Am I present to enjoy the days I create? Will I be able to look back and say that I loved being a parent? When my kids are grown, will I have the joy of knowing that...
May 1, 2018 | Parenting Blog
1. Is your school licensed and how long has it been around?2. What is the program’s philosophy? 3. What is your child to teacher ratio? 4. What is the staff turnover rate and educational background of the teachers? 5. What is your discipline policy? 6. Does the school...
