Our Early Education Blog for Parents
Lightbridge Academy is The Solution for Working Families®. Learn more about our mission and values on our early childhood education blog! Here, we’ve compiled our favorite resources, tips, and activities for parents, as well as helpful advice from our early childhood experts. We hope you find our early learning blog valuable at each new step your parenting journey!
Making Friends in Child Care
Children learn a number of important lessons in school, and they aren’t all academic in nature. Learning how to make friends, for instance, is one essential lesson that children will experience during their time in child care.
Spend Quality Time With Your Child
Even though it’s hard to fight the urge of tiredness that falls upon us at approximately 6:00pm every single night (why is this?), spending quality time with your child is crucial to their development and overall well-being.
The Importance of Sleep for Your Growing Child
Making sure your little one gets enough sleep, including naps, is an essential part of their growth and development.
Is Your Child Ready For Kindergarten?
Preschool curriculum has definitely changed over the years in order to prepare children for the rigors of Kindergarten. Standardized testing now begins in second and third grades, mandating that Kindergarten becomes more academic in nature. Many parents struggle to understand what their child is expected to “know” before they enter Kindergarten.
Physical Activity is Just as Important as Learning through Play
No one can deny the importance of learning, but physical activity is also a major aspect of a child’s growth and development.
The Art and Science Behind Disciplining Children
The Art and Science Behind Disciplining Children
Tips for Toilet Training Success!
The right tools – and a lot of patience – will go a long way when potty training your child.
Helping Your Child Make Healthy Choices
Helping Your Child Make Healthy Choices
Halloween Safety!
Halloween Safety!