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A Nurturing Home Supports a Child’s Growth
A Nurturing Home Helps a Child’s Growth in ways that shape a child’s emotional, social, and academic future. The environment you create at home is the foundation for your child’s...
What to Pack for Preschool: A Back-to-School Checklist for Parents
What to Pack for Preschool: A Back-to-School Checklist for Parents can make all the difference when it comes to easing those first-day jitters. Whether it’s your child’s very first time...
Parents’ Expectations During the First Month of Preschool
Parents’ expectations during the first month of preschool often include a mix of excitement, nerves, and a lot of questions, especially if it’s your child’s first time in a structured...
Preparing Your Child for Preschool: Tips for a Smooth Start at First Congregational Preschool
Preparing your child for preschool is an important part of starting the school year off right. At First Congregational Preschool in Meriden, CT, we understand that this milestone brings a...
Sleep and early childhood development – Why rest matters to your child
Sleep and early childhood development go hand in hand. Sleep is not just rest; it is a vital part of a child’s physical growth, brain function, emotional regulation, and overall...
Separation Anxiety in Preschoolers: How to Ease the Transition
Separation anxiety in preschoolers is something many families experience when young children begin their first days at school. While it’s a big and exciting milestone, it can also be filled...
How to Build Strong Immunity in Preschoolers: Nutrition & Habits
As parents and caregivers, ensuring the well-being of preschoolers is a top priority. A strong immune system is essential for helping young children fight off illnesses and stay healthy. By...
Fostering a love of writing
Children learn to write with real life opportunities that mean something to them. In our classrooms there is paper and pencils in every center, that way the child can decide...
Help your child love reading!
Read to them! That simple, that easy, that powerful. Parents are children’s first and most influential teachers. Reading is one of the earliest shared experiences between parent and child. Children learn to...