Parenting Tips
Celebrate Earth Day with Your Preschooler
Earth Day is April 22nd, and it’s a great opportunity to teach your children the importance of caring for the Earth. At our Raleigh preschool, we believe it’s never too early to share ways we can all do our part to make the planet better, and to help you celebrate, we’re sharing some wonderful activities […]
Crafts Inspired By Our Favorite Stories
At Primary Beginnings, a 5 star child care center in Raleigh, we work hard to foster a love of books and reading from an early age, so we read a lot of stories and books with the children. When a book is especially popular with toddlers and preschoolers, we have an exciting opportunity to expand […]
Make Healthy Eating Fun for Preschoolers
At our Raleigh child care center, we understand the importance good nutrition has on a child’s health and well-being. We also understand the struggles many parents have with getting their toddler or preschooler to eat a balanced diet that includes a variety of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Mealtimes become a battle of wills that […]
Keeping Preschoolers Healthy During Cold & Flu Season
While winter is winding down in Raleigh, it seems like everyone is still sniffling and sneezing everywhere we go. If you are done with wiping noses and running to the store for Pedialyte, we’re sharing some doctor-approved tips to keep you and your preschooler healthy as cold and flu season winds down. Make Hand Washing […]
February is Children’s Dental Health Month
At our Raleigh preschool, we understand that children with good dental health habits grow into adults with strong, healthy teeth! That’s why, in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, we want to share some tips to help you get your toddler or preschooler excited about brushing, flossing, and taking good care of their […]
Fun Activities to Replace Screen Time This Winter
When the weather is nice, it’s so easy to put away the tablet, turn off the tv, and head outside. However, when it’s cold, gray, and nasty outside, it feels almost impossible to not rely on screen time to entertain your preschooler. They’re bored and grumpy, and they’re tired of playing with their current toys […]
5 Tips for a Stress Free Holiday with Your Preschooler
It’s no secret the holiday season is stressful, especially for parents of small children! The expectation to make every moment special is exhausting, especially because it seems like each year there are even higher expectations (Elf on a Shelf, anyone?). There’s nothing wrong with wanting to infuse every moment of the holiday season with memory-making […]
How to Ease the Upset When an Older Sibling Goes to School
When school comes around and a younger sibling is left at home or at a daycare by themselves while the older sibling must go to school, this is not an easy adjustment. This often brings about tears, sadness, and much confusion. Fortunately, there are a couple of ways to ease these negative emotions.
3 Easy Fourth of July Foods to Make with Kids
With The Fourth of July right around the corner, you’re probably wondering what red, white, and blue goodies you should be serving this year. In any case, most holidays are more celebratory with themed food!
Make Spring Fun Again! 3 Tips for Kids with Seasonal Allergies
There’s no season more beautiful to enjoy the great outdoors more than Spring!