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Teaching Your Child to be a Team Player

by: Dr. Mary Zurn | Child Care, Child Development, Education, Family | 0 comments
Dr. Mary Zurn
26 Jan
2012

Teaching your child to be a team player and giving them responsibility go hand in hand. Learning to be responsible is a major goal for all children in Primrose classrooms. Helper charts are used to build a sense of responsibility for the maintenance and functioning … Read more

Intentional Goals for 2012

by: Ann Dunaway Teh | Family, Health & Wellness, Work/Life Balance | 0 comments
Ann Dunaway Teh
23 Jan
2012

Did 2011 pass by in a blur leaving you wondering where the time has gone? Did you stop and reflect on the things you would like to do differently in 2012? Admittedly, I’m not one for making resolutions, but I do like to reflect back … Read more

How To Get Your Family Focused and Organized for the New Year

by: Molly Gold | Family, Work/Life Balance | 0 comments
mgold
18 Jan
2012

As we begin 2012, I look forward to discussing strategies to help your family get focused and organized. Here are a few tips to help start your year on the right foot. Work with a family calendar. It doesn’t matter how old or young your … Read more

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January Books of the Month: Generosity

Generosity is a trait that develops over time as children become more and more aware of others’ feelings and perspectives. Their world is very small … Read more

November Books of the Month: The First Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is one of the most wonderful times of year to build family memories with your children. Gatherings with friends and relatives, holiday activities and, … Read more

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