20 November 2024
While it can be alarming to think your child is hurting something or someone, biting is quite common childhood behavior. Children bite for many reasons. However, it's not done with mean-spirited intent, nor does it mean it's time to call in the local...
25 October 2024
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children aged two to five have no more than 60 minutes of screen time daily. This time should be considered "high-quality" screen time, defined as age-appropriate educational programming, including g...
13 September 2024
Active families spend a significant amount of time on the road. Whether it's the daily school run, sports activities, or a fun day out, most families are always ready to roll with car seats intact. Unlike our car's clear gas and servicing indicators,...
01 August 2024
Parents are typically both eager and enthusiastic about the prospect of potty training. They are ready to say goodbye to diapers and constant trips to the bathroom and hello to a new stage of independence. Many questions may come to mind. Is there a ...
01 July 2024
Finding the right childcare or daycare center can be overwhelming. It's an important decision, and there are many things to consider. At Little Jewels Learning Center, we encourage you to visit, ask questions, and take the time to find the right chil...
03 June 2024
When determining if your child is ready for kindergarten, many early education checklists are available to reference so you can learn what is expected and appropriate. Below please find common standards in social skills, reasoning and concept develop...
30 April 2024
Just yesterday, you were holding that sweet, little baby. After many diapers, meals, and playdates later, you realize that kindergarten is on the horizon. It's an exciting time as families envision a life for themselves and their children in this new...
29 March 2024
It's fun to see new parents shine with excitement about what is to come. Thankfully, today's online information and prenatal medical support arm parents with an arsenal of tools to tackle parenthood. While many say they are not ready, most feel they ...
15 March 2024
The path to success starts very early in life. Unfortunately, many children have a rough start as many developmental delays and disabilities are often not caught until a child enters school and begins to struggle. It is estimated that one in every si...
12 February 2024
At Little Jewels Learning Center, we love children - in sickness and in health. We know that when they are sick, this can be both challenging and concerning for parents. It is our goal to offer you as much support as possible about common illnesses a...
17 January 2024
At Little Jewels Learning Center, we understand the responsibility we have to our families. It is no small thing that parents have chosen to leave their children in our charge, and we don't take that lightly. That's why we take such care in designing...
Lessons from Ms. April
15 June 2020
Today's Social Emotional Adventure Today we began a unit study on KINDNESS. We will have five lessons on this topic, as we learn what kindness is and how to recognize it on ourselves and others around us. This will take us up to almost the end of the...
15 June 2020
Today's Social Emotional Adventure Today we focused on teamwork. We talked about how most of the time, it is easier to work with a group of friends, or a 'team' than to work alone. We read the story 'The Day the Crayons Quit' and discussed how each o...