Today we finish the story about how Pine Row began. If you haven't listened to Part 1, make sure to go back and do that first!

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Have you ever wondered how Amber ended up buying a farm and starting a preschool/daycare? You'll hear the first part of the story in today's episode!

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It can be stressful trying to choose the perfect daycare or preschool for your child. Is the center in agreement with your particular parenting style? Will your child be learning the things they need to learn in the style that best suits them?

You’ll hear:

• A framework for choosing a daycare center or preschool
• Pros and cons of play-based learning
• Pros and cons of academic-based learning
• Questions to ask when you are touring centers

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Let them be bored! It might seem counterintuitive, but children need to be bored sometimes. It’s the best way to foster their creativity. We have studied and learned that children learn best through play, so let them play…and let it be MESSY!

You’ll hear:

• What the benefits are when children have enough unstructured play time
• The 6 stages of play from infancy to age four
• Examples of unstructured play we have observed at Pine Row

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As adults, we typically love predictability; it helps our day flow better. Children are no different! Boundaries help children predict what the answer will be when asking a parent or caregiver a question. It fosters self-confidence to be able to know what they are and are not allowed to do. So, what are some of the boundaries we should be setting? How can we set them? You’ll find the answers in this episode.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Book: Boundaries with Kids by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

Article: Teaching Kids About Boundaries

Research shows that time-outs do NOT work for children. If you’re unsure about what other techniques to use, this episode is for you! We discuss the ways you can help a child say that they are sorry without forcing them to mutter the phrase when they may not mean it.

We encourage you to make sure that the disciplinary techniques used at your daycare or preschool are in line with what you believe and practice at home.

Mentioned in this episode: “A Better Way to Say Sorry”

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Preschoolers are eager to become independent and show their autonomy. While it can be frustrating for parents and caregivers, it’s important to let them do some tasks on their own. It helps develop their life skills as well as their confidence.

We discuss some of the ways we help our students develop self-help skills in the classroom and hope that you are encouraged to try some of these at home!

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Are conflicts among your children a source of stress for you? They often have a hard time with conflict because they are lacking the tools to handle it appropriately.

But what can we do to help? In this episode, we lay out the framework we use to help even the youngest students learn how to resolve conflict!

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