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Boys will be Men

March 18, 2019 Bright Beginnings

Boys will be boys isn’t entirely true. For Boys are boys.

Boys are intelligent, discovering the world.

Boys are inquisitive, searching for answers.

Boys will be helpful, solving problems as they see them.

Boys will be kind, giving friends and family what they need.

Boys will be loving, their heart open and full.

Boys will be respectful, making others enjoy their presence.

But boys are not boys forever.

Boys will be men one day. They will grow to be so many things.

Men will be caregivers, loving and full of compassion.

Men will be understanding and lend compassion when it’s needed.

Men will be supportive partners, and active members of their family

Men will be nurturing, helping all things to grow.

Men will be sensitive, letting their heart be seen.

So boys won’t be boys. Boys will be men- in need of a variety of skills.

So remember as you raise your boys- they won’t be boys, but men.

Top 3 Daylight Savings Tips for Preschoolers

March 4, 2019 Bright Beginnings

Daylight savings- although welcome, can be stressful for children and parents. We know children thrive on routine, and when that is suddenly adjusted by an hour it can cause a lot of tears. Here’s our top 3 tips for making daylight savings time less stressful for any children who thrive on their schedule.

Keeping Healthy at BBLA

February 18, 2019 Bright Beginnings

Cold and flu season is upon us. We know how stressful this can be to new parents (especially those looking for childcare for babies). Although we know that we can’t protect everyone from getting sick, we have a few methods for keeping our teachers and students as healthy as can be this cold and flu season.

Top 5 Potty Training Tips

November 28, 2018 Bright Beginnings

Potty training, or learning if you’d prefer, can feel like a big job. It can feel intimidating as a parent to know exactly what to do and how to best prepare your child for success. Here’s our top 5 tips.

A Guide to Shadowing

October 3, 2018 Bright Beginnings

Shadowing is a great tool for adjusting behavior problems. It takes a LOT of work, but if done properly the results are worth it. We most commonly use this tool when we have a child who is biting, or otherwise trying to hurt their classmates. Here’s our guide on what shadowing is, and how to use it to adjust behaviors.

The First Day of Preschool

September 5, 2018 Bright Beginnings

It’s almost a right of passage, everyone has a first day of school. It can be filled with all sorts of feelings. Some children are SO beyond excited! While others are feeling a little nervous for the big event. Here are our top 4 tips to make the first day of school go amazingly well for your preschooler.

Discipline at BBLA

August 1, 2018 Bright Beginnings

When it comes to discipline with young children our philosophy is using positive guidance strategies. We redirect, catch them being good, and use the environment as a tool. With these combined methods we see happy classrooms, filled with happy children, making great choices. The best part? These are methods that work really well not just at school, but at home as well.

Beyond Your Neighborhood Preschool

July 18, 2018 Bright Beginnings

When your neighborhood preschool is the right fit, it’s amazing. But sometimes it’s just not quite right. Curriculum, experience, your need to work, and peace of mind may be 4 key reasons to reach beyond your neighborhood preschool.

Your Parenting Toolbox

June 27, 2018 Bright Beginnings

The idea of hiring a parenting coach leaves many parents with some mixed emotions. On one hand, they are an expert in childcare, on the other you are an expert in your child. And shouldn’t parenting be instinctual and natural? After all you grew that child, and raised them to the point they are now.

So What is Colic Anyway?

June 20, 2018 Bright Beginnings

Most babies don’t cry for no reason. We just don’t know the reason why. Instead of becoming complacent with a colicy baby, we can dig deeper for the solution.

Sometimes we chose the least invasive treatments hoping they provide relief.

What do I Feed my Baby?

June 13, 2018 Bright Beginnings

At Bright Beginnings Learning Academy our children under 2 bring their own food daily. Probably the most common question we get is “What's a good first food to send to school?” or “What do I feed my toddler?”

We most often see 3 different ways people feed their babies as they start eating their first foods.

Painting is Magic

June 6, 2018 Bright Beginnings

Art with young children is very similar and very different. When we see a master piece we are used to only observing the finished product. With young children the opposite is most important. The product they are left with is far less valuable than the process they went through to create it. With young children art is process oriented.

Raising Adults

May 30, 2018 Bright Beginnings

Guess what? You are raising the next generation. It’s an incredible honor, gift, and privilege that I get to do it with you. Together, I get to help countless families to nurture and grow the next group of humans. You likely raise them knowing that they will go on to do amazing things. You are raising community leaders, entrepreneurs, engineers, educators, husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, and all sorts of other AMAZING paths. Right now these future community leaders are children.

Snappy Comebacks for Working Parents

May 16, 2018 Bright Beginnings

In all seriousness- if someone is questioning your parenting you owe them no explanation. At Bright Beginnings we understand the complex emotions and logistics that going into being a working parent. It’s no easy task, but the lessons you are teaching your children are important. You make the best choices for your family, and that is all that matters.

Flying With Children

May 9, 2018 Bright Beginnings

Flying with children can feel daunting. Use these top 5 tips to make it a little less scary.

From Humble Beginnings

April 25, 2018 Bright Beginnings

This blog is a little different. It’s the story of our school, where we’ve been, and how we’ve grown. Bright Beginnings comes from humble roots, and that history has been a driving factor for our school. We believe our past lends it’s self to the family feel our school strives to maintain.

Presenting Engineering to Children

March 26, 2018 Bright Beginnings

Engineering is a sometimes forgotten lesson. When we build, explore new materials, and create we our engineering. We are asking questions, solving problems, finding difficult solutions, all while playing.

Introducing Math/Science Activities to Children

March 19, 2018 Bright Beginnings

Children are like sponges ready to soak up everything we have to teach them. Math and science are fluid and interlocked, so we typically teach these activities together. Use fun experiments to engage the children, and teach these concepts through play.

Presenting Creative Art to Children

March 12, 2018 Bright Beginnings

Art is a time for children to explore concepts beyond creating something beautiful. Art is a time for children to explore math and science concepts, in addition to confidence and independence. When we present art to children we want to be focused on the process, not the product. The children should have free range of the materials, and support to explore as they wish.