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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
So, I’m approaching a beach vacation in a few days and I’m really looking forward to it. Who doesn’t love the beach, right? I do! But it’s changed a lot since I’ve had kids. Ever since my children started invading my vacations, it’s less about relaxation and more about managing meltdowns. Kids are wonderful! Don’t [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Play may be as old as human existence itself. The philosopher Plato once said, “You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” Our brains are hardwired for playing. In fact, for young children there is no distinction between playing and learning. To a child, it’s [...]
With the flu at epidemic proportions this year are you wondering how safe it is to bring your child to daycare? Life is busy and hectic enough without having to worry about your child bringing home a bug to share with the entire family! School for Amazing Kids™ goes the extra mile to make sure [...]
What does honoring the New Year mean when you’re a parent to a child under 5? As a working mom with a 10-month-old, I don’t have a lot of time to sit and reflect on the year that’s just whizzed by me. Sure, I’d love to sit down with a cup of cocoa, gaze out [...]
What Parents are Saying about Our Schools
I was greeted with smiles and positivity…
My daughter has been with School for Amazing Kids Calera location for almost 2 years now. We started when she was just 8 weeks old. As a first time mom, I was very nervous and hesitant about leaving my newborn with perfect strangers. My husband and I went for a visit prior to enrolling her in the school. The moment I walked in, I was greeted with smiles and positivity. The office staff was very welcoming and knowledgeable with the questions I had for them. We were allowed to visit the infant and toddler rooms. When walking into the infant room, it was very calm and just had a great “vibe” when we walked in. The teachers were sitting on the floor with the children and very actively playing with them. It was nice to see they were actually paying close attention to them and interacting with them on a more personal level. That made me feel very comfortable! After the visit, we immediately decided to enroll our daughter. We have been in several different classes as my daughter is now almost 2. We have had such great experiences with all the teachers. They have all been very kind hearted, attentive, and truly concerned about your child. They have made going back to work so very easy for me. I know that my daughter is in the best care and the best environment. We have only had 1 negative incident at the daycare since enrolling. I went directly to the administration regarding my problem and concern. Brittany (the director) made me feel at ease knowing she would look into the problem and give a resolution. Within a few hours of speaking with her, she personally called by cell phone and told me they had a resolution to my problem. I was so grateful for the help and true concern she had. She made it a priority to help fix my situation. Since that time, we have never had a single incident again. I would recommend School for Amazing Kids to anyone looking at great, affordable, clean, healthy environment for yours kids.
