Lessons in Common Courtesy

Lessons in Common Courtesy

In 1986 Robert Fulghum composed an essay entitled, “All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten”.  While somewhat tongue in cheek, the 16 principles espoused in the piece were a reminder to adults about the importance of attitudes and behaviors associated...
“My teacher loves me.”

“My teacher loves me.”

Childcare is a critical need for young families in the 21st century.  While family caregivers such as grandparents, aunts and uncles, etc. can help out, families more often than not, ultimately find that quality, professional, licensed childcare centers provide the...
Entomology

Entomology

Children are fascinated by the world around them. They learn through interacting with their senses when exploring a subject.  Early in life children tend to be curious about the world around them and eager to interact with it.  By understanding insects, children can...
Childcare and Corporate America

Childcare and Corporate America

Childcare is in crisis.  Although the childcare crisis has been growing for many years,  the direct effects have been felt almost exclusively by families in which both parents are employed.  The COVID pandemic, during which a critical mass of families all had to alter...
Returning to “Normal”

Returning to “Normal”

The COVID-19 pandemic had profound consequences worldwide.  Thousands of families lost loved ones.  Children did not attend school.  Businesses closed and business owners lost their livelihoods.  People were isolated in their homes, including separation from extended...
2020 Reflections

2020 Reflections

Resilience is defined by Webster as “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness;” and is one of humankind’s most critical qualities.  Adaptability is a close ‘cousin’ to resilience.  What this past year has taught us is...