Imprints Cares Before and After School Care … and Everything in Between
By Betty West Finding the right care for our school-aged children for their out-of-school time can be challenging. With…
E-Reader, Book or Tablet. What’s Your Read?
I love books. Real books. Books with pages I can smell (and I do sniff them often). I love…
Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About
By N. Amalie Harris, M.A. CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist Ever wonder why some kids are practically born talking and others take…
Five Questions about Childcare at the Y
By Kim McClure of the YMCA of Northwest NC Why is before and after school important for kids? From…
To Ride or Not to Ride
It wasn’t long ago that I swore I would never put my child on a school bus. Then came…
Transitioning into Kindergarten
By Kelly Sipe Robert Fulghum wrote “Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” Take a moment to…
Back to School Blues
By Karen Grossman, author of the blog Mom in the Muddle It’s August. My heart sinks when I see…
Are You Ready for Open House?
By Rachel Hoeing and Guest Blogger Amy Beveridge School days are just around the corner! Most school systems in…
Help a Child Start School Ready for Success: Donate a Backpack at the Y
By Guest Blogger Chelsea Cullen, Communications Director, YMCA of Northwest North Carolina Many parents will start back-to-school shopping in…
Be Alert for Reading Problems
By Henri Brown Of all the things parents need to know—how to potty train, how to prevent accidents, how…