Teaching Children about the Value of Money
Spending savvy: Help kids understand the difference between "wants" and "needs."
Preschool Early Learning
Preparing Your Home to Meet the Needs of Your 3-Year-Old
Wondering how organize your home to help your three-year-old thrive? The Montessori Children's House of Durham shared tips in a Carolina Parent live Facebook chat.
Disconnect to Rediscover Playtime
There's no question that kids like apps, but are they actually good for them?
Motivating Kids to Read in Print and Pixels
Should kids learn to read in print or pixels? These tips encourage both skills at every age.
Lucy’s Book Club Receives Grant to Expand Services
Lucy Daniels Center's Lucy's Book Club program received a $24,000 grant in October from the Golden Corral Charitable Fund of Triangle Community Foundation.
Communicating Effectively with Your Toddler or Preschooler
What's the best way to communicate with your toddler or preschooler? Carolina Parent's live Facebook chat with Montessori Children's House of Durham revealed answers.
Helping Kids Learn to Make Good Choices
Try these strategies for supporting strong decision-making skills, from toddlerhood through adolescence.
Separation Adjustment: Helping Children Say Goodbye
For both working and stay-at-home parents, helping a child adjust to being in new places is an inevitable step of early childhood.
Early Learning: The Importance of the First Five Years
On August 20, 2014, Carolina Parent hosted a live Facebook chat with Primrose Schools on the importance of early education and development for children during their first five years. Here's a transcript of the conversation:
Service Learning: Empower Students to Change the World
When it comes to solving social problems, preschoolers and elementary students are often overlooked as people who can make a difference.
Explore Varied Permanent Exhibits at Triangle Museums
The Triangle is home to quality museums. Expand your family's knowledge of science, history, culture and art at these permanent exhibits.
Carolina Parent and Montessori Children's House of Durham Facebook Chat
On May 15, 2014, Carolina Parent hosted a live Facebook chat with the Montessori Children's House of Durham. For those who missed this event, here's a transcript of the conversation!
Preschool Students Participate in Cuts for the Cure
Students at Bright Horizons Family Solutions in Apex participated in Cuts for the Cure on Feb. 24.
January 2014 Tips and Product Picks for Children
Here's a look at some of our top picks of products that make life more fun or parenting easier. See these top 5 educational websites for preschoolers, too.
Get Ready for School at Marbles Kids Museum
Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh recently opened a new exhibit that introduces young children to the kindergarten experience.
Digitized Preschools: Pre-K Technology Use Gains Ground
Smart Boards, computers, iPads, flip cameras and robots. Sounds like you’ve just entered an electronics store, but this actually describes many preschool classrooms in the Triangle as they begin to embrace technology.
What’s h'APP'ening? Sites Help Parents Navigate ‘Apps’ for Special Needs
Sites help parents navigate 'apps' for special needs.
Talking about Sex With Kids: Take the Fright Out of ‘the Talk’
If the thought of the "birds and bees" talk makes you sweat, you're not alone. But experts say it's not something you should skip.
Pediatricians ‘Reach Out and Read’ to Patients
Each young patient at New Bern Ridge Pediatrics starts kindergarten with a home library of up to 10 new, carefully chosen books.
Playground Renovations Tackle Toddler Obesity
Preschoolers are playing less vigorously outside, but N.C. State is working to get them moving by redesigning preschool playgrounds.
Choosing the Right Preschool Learning Environment
How can a parent interpret a child's reaction to different learning environments?
Conquering Chore Wars With Children
Here are some ways to encourage kids to pitch in — from the pokiest preschooler to the most petulant preteen.
Navigating Teacher-Student Relationships
When a child doesn't click with an instructor, these tips can smooth the bumps for a better school year.
Raising Financially Savvy Kids
Discover age-specific strategies to help your children build healthy financial habits.
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