Long Island Parenting Institute

11/06/2014

Tis the season....for Parent/Teacher Conferences! Check out these tips from the Harvard Family Research Project on what to expect and how be prepared at the conference for your child(ren)!

http://www.westmichiganaviation.org/system/assets/189/original/Parent-Teacher-ConferenceTipSheet-Parents.pdf

10/28/2014

Call now to register for our FREE Safe Sleep Training on 11/7/14.

10/21/2014

Check out our upcoming class schedule and call soon to register...classes are filling up!

09/10/2014

Learning happens from the start and so should our investments in children!

09/10/2014

Children start learning on day one. That’s when we need to !

09/10/2014

09/10/2014

ZERO TO THREE is a national nonprofit organization that informs, trains and supports professionals, policymakers and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers.

08/30/2014

When you ask your children how their school day was, do they simply answer "fine" or "good"? If you're frustrated with the one-word answers, here are some tips on how to ask questions that encourage dialogue about their school day!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/liz-evans/25-ways-to-ask-your-kids-so-how-was-school-today-without-asking-them-so-how-was-school-today_b_5738338.html

As my kids get older, I know I am going to have to work harder and harder to stay engaged with them -- but I know it's going to be worth the work....

08/25/2014

BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS:
According to the National Association of School Psychologists, there are things parents can do to help ease the transition from summer vacation mode to school mode. Before school starts, get your children back into a routine. Find locations within your home that will be designated as homework spots. Being prepared is the key. Both before the school year starts and once the year has begun, prepare meals in advance, be aware of what assignments are upcoming so that you can pace yourself, and have backpacks ready the night before the school day so that the transition to the new school year, and to each school day, is as smooth as possible. For the first few weeks, while easing into the new year, set aside extra time in the morning for all that needs to get done. It can take some time to adjust from being on vacation. For more suggestions on how to prepare for the school year, as well as tips on managing anxiety, visit http://www.nasponline.org/resources/home_school/b2shandout.aspx

Back-to-School Transitions

08/01/2014

An interesting article about the importance of play:
http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/07/let-em-out-the-many-benefits-of-outdoor-play-in-kindergarten/

At Swiss Waldkindergartens, or forest kindergartens, children spend all of their school days playing outdoors, no matter the weather. Instead of math or literacy requirements, they focus on the social interaction and emotional well-being found in free play.