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Christine Hernandez

Early childhood educator, writer, and mother. Your friendly neighborhood guide to all things parenting.

Preschool Bilingualism

Benefits of Bilingual & Multilingual Education

During your childcare search, you may come across programs with dual language classrooms or language immersion programs and wonder whether they're a good fit for your family. Often, parents...

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Parenting COVID-19

Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments Start July 15th. Here's What You Need to Know

Millions of American parents will begin receiving monthly payments of up to $300 per child, starting July 15 2021. In his statement, Biden said, "For working families with children, this...

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Preschool Providers

How Do You Become a Preschool Teacher?

Many people think teaching preschool is closer to babysitting than actual teaching, but they're wrong. Research shows that a high-quality preschool education prepares children for future...

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Preschool Montessori

Montessori vs. Waldorf: Differences & Similarities

When on the hunt for childcare or preschool, you may come across the terms Montessori and Waldorf and wonder what exactly they mean in terms of your child’s education. Both Montessori and...

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Preschool Cost

How to Find Out if You Qualify for Free Preschool Through Head Start

At Winnie, we feel strongly that every child deserves access to high-quality preschool and childcare, no matter what their family’s financial situation is. Private preschool tuition is...

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Preschool Daycare

Daycare vs. Preschool: What's the Difference?

When searching for early education programs in your area, you may come across daycare centers, preschool programs, daycare centers with preschool programs, and you may find yourself...

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Parenting

Technology in Early Childhood

If you spend time around enough early educators you’ll get lots of different opinions on whether technology has a place in early childhood education. Some providers embrace technology and...

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Parenting

Why Socialization Is Important for Child Development

Children are naturally social and benefit significantly from a variety of experiences to practice their developing skills. From an infant waving to other shoppers at the grocery store to...

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Parenting Daycare

Daycare Transition Tips for You and Your Child

Whether you are heading back to work after parental leave or wanting your child to socialize with other children, the decision to enroll your child in daycare often comes with a lot of...

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Activities

What Is Sensory Play and Why Is It Important?

From birth, children begin exploring the world using their senses. From infants mouthing toys to toddlers splashing in the bathtub, sensory-rich experiences are crucial for brain...

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