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Child Care Firsts: How to Create a Culture of Communication
By Molly Breen For all parents, entrusting very small children into the care of other adults can feel overwhelming and stressful. They might wonder: Will my children be safe? Will they be nurtured? What if something happens? A parent’s list … Continue reading
Welcoming Immigrant and Refugee Children into Your Preschool Classroom
By Molly Breen Starting school can be daunting for any child. Even though parents and other experts understand that the preschool years are a developmentally appropriate time for children to separate from parents, all of us—parents and children—feel the zing … Continue reading
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Tagged diversity, family communication, immigrant students, inclusiveness, preschool
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Celebrate National Family Month
Part of our Counselor’s Corner series. Click to read other posts in the Counselor’s Corner. June is National Family Month, which is a time to celebrate your family. National Family Month is typically celebrated from Mother’s Day in May until … Continue reading