Family Blogs

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...

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...

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,...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...