For Parents

Why Are Kids Such Picky Eaters?

You can’t quite pin down the day that it happened. One day, your child was eating everything on his or her plate. The next day, there was a picky eater seated across the table from you. Fussy eaters can emerge around the ages of 18-24 months creating stress and guilt in parents. Rejecting new foods [...]

4 Reasons Why Parents Need Bedtimes Too

I’m a working mom. I juggle a lot of responsibilities and activities throughout the day. My calendar and brain are overloaded with all the things I’ve got to do to keep my household and life running smoothly. At the end of the day, when my kid is finally asleep… I breathe a sigh of relief [...]

The Most Important Gift You Can Give Your Child

No matter where you work or where you live or how many kids you have, we all feel the pressures and high expectations of the holiday season. What’s meant to be a season of coming together and taking time to appreciate family and loved ones often becomes a season of stress as we fret about [...]
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How to Enjoy Life as a Working Parent

Becoming a parent is one of the most joyful experiences of life. Once you see that sweet face and your little one wraps his or her hand around your finger, your life changes forever. Instantly, your heart is full of love and gratitude, yet your life has suddenly become more complex, busier, and stressful. Soon [...]
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Hey Busy Parents! When Was Your Last Date Night?

Why is having a date night so important for parents? Because being a parent is stressful! Most of your time is spent attending to the needs of your children. Studies show that parents who schedule dates—talking, spending time together, going out to dinner or sharing an activity—build stronger relationships and increase the likelihood that they’ll [...]
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How Much Screen Time Is Safe For Our Kids?

We are surrounded by screens these days. They are literally everywhere we go. Restaurants have multiple flat screen televisions all over the walls, we’ve got two or three in our own homes, add to that all the laptops and tablets and the smart phones we can’t live without. It starts to add up! What amount [...]

Why Story Time Is So Important

You’ve probably heard that reading is good for you and it’s absolutely true. Reading a book can increase your intelligence, boost your brain power, help fight Alzheimer’s disease and just help you relax. Reading can boost your creativity and spark your imagination, take you to distant lands and let you fly through outer space. As [...]
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Understanding and Dealing With Toddler Biting

You give your child ample calcium so he or she can build strong teeth. If only your child didn’t use them against you… and the kid down the street… and Uncle Harry! Today we’re discussing biting: who does it, what it means, and how to stop it. First, if your toddler bites, know that you’re [...]

Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones but Words Will Surely Shape Me

We are all familiar with the common saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” Most of us have probably quoted it a time or two as we tried to solidify our toughness. I certainly have. I really believed it until I realized how powerful words can be and [...]
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Why Outdoor Play Is Essential For A Healthy Life

Playing outside is one of the greatest joys of childhood. I vividly remember playing on my school’s playground as a little girl—running, swinging, skipping, playing tag with my friends. Those were the good ole days! Now as a mom and the Director at School for Amazing Kids, Calera I realize just how important it is [...]

What Parents are Saying about Our Schools

Teaching my boys, but making it FUN…

School for Amazing Kids, Calera is a wonderful daycare. I have 2 boys that attend the School for Amazing Kids, one in 3K and one who is about to leave 4K and start Kindergarten. The staff does a great job at not only teaching my boys, but making it FUN! Because of the wonderful staff in 4K, my 5 year old is more than ready for 5K. I would and have recommended School for Amazing Kids, Calera to anyone who is looking for not just a daycare, but a preschool for their child.

— Abby Johnson