It’s amazing to me how naturally and easily my children mimic me! If you’ve ever watched a child attempt to blow bubbles for the first time, you know exactly what I mean. Babies love bubbles, and they love popping them, but what they seem to love the most is blowing the bubbles themselves. They don’t [...]
Now that I’m, “Papa” to grandkids, my kids—their parents—think I’ve absolutely gone soft! There may be some truth to that. Getting kids out of diapers and out of college and into life is pretty tiring but I’m convinced that, having raised three kids, I’m better at figuring out what’s worth getting upset over and what’s [...]
Sometimes, despite our best efforts as parents, our children will behave badly. They might throw temper tantrums. They might act out against those around them. They might resist authority to the extent that you’ll wonder if “No!” is their favorite word. It can be frustrating. It can be humiliating. And yes, occasionally, it can even [...]
Congratulations! Your child is about to enter a milestone time of development in his or her young life: the age of potty training. And congratulations to you too! You’ve made it through the years of dirty diapers, excessive laundry and lugging the diaper bag throughout town. Soon you will begin that carefree period of potty [...]
When you lay your baby down to sleep, you’re careful to put him or her on her back for safety reasons, but that doesn’t mean that your son or daughter should spend all of their time face up. Tummy time is actually an integral part of mental and physical development for your baby. In addition, [...]
There are few things that pack more fury than a child’s temper tantrum. Screaming, crying, kicking, hitting, biting, holding their breath—kids pull out all the stops when they’re trying to express their frustration, anger, jealousy or sadness. When it occurs at home, it’s a hassle. When it occurs in public, it’s a downright nightmare. Here [...]
Caught your eye, with that title, didn’t I? Well, I’m not talking about money, but something just as valuable—your child’s language bank. From the moment of birth, and at an accelerated rate for the first 6 years, the brain is developing learning capacity. Brain development, or learning, is actually the process of creating, strengthening, and [...]
Some children lie to stay out of trouble, some to express creativity. Some out of boredom, some to see what happens next. Some out of anger, and some don’t even realize they’re lying at all. As a parent, how do you know when to ignore a lie and when to address it head on? And should [...]
“They do a great job teaching my kids things I didn’t think a 4 year old would know!”
What Parents are Saying about Our Schools
I had no worries about the quality of care…
My 16-month-old has been at the School for Amazing Kids, Helena since he was 9 months old. He was in another daycare before School for Amazing Kids. Everyday that my son was at the other daycare I just worried and would rush to get him as soon as I would get off in the morning. When I would pick him up I just knew that he was basically in his crib the whole morning. We put him in the School for Amazing Kids and the very first day I had no worries about the quality of care he was receiving. The ladies in the newborn room were just so loving and I knew that they actually cared about my child. He has moved on to the bigger kid’s room and I know that he just loves it there. The whole staff is just so loving and caring. I know that this isn’t just a job to them and that they actually care for the children at School for Amazing Kids, Helena!
