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    3 more great books for preschoolers

    Little By Little, by Amber Stewart Otto the otter was making a list of all the things that he could do: roly-polies, be kind to frogs and build sand castles. The one thing he couldn’t do, but that he really wanted to do, was swim. So with the help of his mom and sister, he [...]
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    When the kids are just too busy

    Some time ago, parents sought me out and indicated they very much wanted my assistance with their daughter. But when it came time to schedule an appointment, I had to contend with step-dancing on Mondays, piano lessons on Tuesdays, pottery class on Thursdays with sleepovers on Fridays. Barely eeking out C’s, the girl informed me that she did her homework in the car on the way to her various activities. Clearly too muchness was part of her problem.
    This reminds …

  • potty training

    Toilet Mastery

    When are Children Ready for Toilet Mastery?
    When a child’s needs have been adequately met during his first year (fed when he is hungry, provided a regular sleep schedule, cleaned up when his diaper is dirty), he is then ready to take on more of this self-care himself.
    Therefore, in their child’s second year, parents should be alert to signs that he is moving in this direction and help him as he takes the steps towards mastery of eating, sleeping, …

  • reading with children

    3 more great books for preschoolers

    Oh No, George, by Chris Haughton George’s owner Harry is going out. Harry says, “Will you be good?”  Read the story and see what George does.  This book will help parents understand how difficult it is to listen to that voice inside of you, telling you to do the right thing. One Smiling Grandma: A [...]

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    10 reasons why Hanna Perkins School is the right choice after the pandemic

    We encourage all families to consider Hanna Perkins School when thinking of placement for their children ready to enter a toddler group, preschool, or kindergarten classroom. Hanna Perkins School emphasizes an emotionally supportive environment with a small teacher-to-pupil ratio that serves as a beneficial experience for students and parents alike. Transitioning from remote learning at [...]
  • community garden

    Community garden becomes a neighborhood hub during the pandemic

    Like many buildings across Ohio, Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development got pretty quiet when the COVID-19 pandemic took over. But as the summer growing season took hold, its community garden became a center of activity. For the past decade, families from the neighborhood have nurtured plots in the community garden, which is part of [...]

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