Making Preschool Transition Peaceful
Five tips to make first days of preschool smooth for little ones and parents.
Early Education
Finding Mary Poppins
Wanted... No, required! Nanny. Firm, respectable, no nonsense.
Summer Plans and Gifted Children
With all children, it's important to ask: What would be a perfect summer for you? What projects do you want to do?
Teacher Talk: Speech Delays and Homework Distractions
Between 2 and 3, most children will acquire a vocabulary of about 450 words.
Music Readiness
Children’s experiences of singing, dancing, listening and exploring instruments from birth to age 7 shape their musical aptitude for the future.
Choosing a Guardian
Once you become a parent, you suddenly are faced with some grown-up decisions you might not have considered in the past.
When to Hold Your Preschooler Back from Kindergarten
In North Carolina public schools, children who turn 5 by Aug. 31 are eligible to start school that year.
Raising a Reader
Tips for helping your preschooler prepare to read.
Younger Child May Fare Well in Kindergarten
Kindergarten age appropriateness, book report woes and end of year strategies from our experienced educators.
Has Staying Home Been Worth It?
Our Rookie Dad re-evaluates why he stays home with the kids, rather than climb the corporate ladder.
Stay-At-Home-Dads
Hear from dads who are the primary caregivers and why they choose to take on the job.
Ages & Stages: 0-5 years: When Left Is Right: Tips to Encourage a Left-Handed Child
"My son writes with his left hand, please fix that," says a left-handed parent to the child’s kindergarten teacher on the first day of school. Surprising? Perhaps.
Create a Literacy-Rich Environment This Summer
Learn ways to help your child grow as a reader during the summer holidays from CMS Superintendent and father, Dr. Peter Gorman.
Making the Transition to Full Day School
A look at the challenges young children face when transitioning to school full time
Speak Up!
10 easy ways to increase your child's vocabulary at home, in the car and at play.
Understanding North Carolina's Day Care Rating System
A comprehensive breakdown of N.C. daycare ratings and tips on how to find a reliable one for your child.
Questions Every Parent Should Ask Before Choosing a Day Care
A list of questions parents should ask before enrolling a child in a daycare facility.
Involvement: The Key to School Success
Connecting with teachers and being involved will help pave the way for your child's success at school.
Teacher Talk: Getting Kids Ready for School
A look at things parents can do to make sure their kids are ready to go back to school.
Is Montessori Right for Your Child?
Learn more about this unique style of learning.
Choosing a Preschool
Find out about basic preschool methods and philosophies before attending an open house or choosing a preschool.
Making the Most of Your SAHD* Years
Our resident stay-at-home dad shares the importance of enjoying this special time with his children.
