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Christine Hernandez

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

Preschool

The Top Five Benefits of Preschool

Children's brains are like sponges between the ages of three and five, ready to take in information about the world around them. To maximize this period of rapid development, it is crucial...

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Parenting

Are You “Sharenting”?: Approaching Social Media as a Parent

From pregnancy announcements to preschool graduations, today’s parents are documenting their proudest moments online via social media. By sharing their experiences, parents have created a...

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Working Parents

Tips for Parents on Starting a Business When You Have Kids

With more parents seeking flexibility and balance in their work-lives, entrepreneurship, whether it’s freelancing or starting and running a business from home is becoming more attractive....

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Parenting Activities

Teaching Your Baby Sign Language

Being a baby is tough. Their little brains are developing so rapidly and they can understand much more than they can express. This inevitably leads to frustration because they know what...

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Home Daycare

Pros and Cons of Home-Based Child Care

If you are just starting your childcare search, you may be overwhelmed with all the different options available to families. One of the first decisions you'll need to make is whether you...

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Parenting

A Guide to Raising Anti-Racist Kids

As parents, it is our responsibility to raise the next generation of compassionate, empathetic and enlightened kids. Sometimes, the weight of that responsibility can feel so daunting that...

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Parenting

A Guide to Potty Training Methods

As exciting as it is to imagine a life without diapers, the thought of actually potty training can be overwhelming. With all the methods and advice out there, there is so much pressure for...

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Preschool COVID-19

Tips for a Smooth Transition Back to Daycare or Preschool During & After COVID-19

Almost one year ago, life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. In many places around the country, schools and workplaces closed, forcing parents and children to navigate the...

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Parenting Health

Tips for Handling Separation Anxiety

What is separation anxiety? Separation anxiety is a common developmental stage and generally isn’t a cause for alarm. Some children begin to show signs of separation anxiety in infancy,...

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Health

Teaching Your Family About All 8 Dimensions of Health and Wellness

With all that is going on in the world right now, it is more important than ever to prioritize healthy habits for the whole family. Between working from home and online schooling, both...

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