By Cindy Finch Four times in the past month in conversations (in and out of school), young children have been described as bullies. That’s a huge label to hang on
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By Andrea Laird In the first week of December we will kick off our Annual Food Drive to benefit the Idaho Food Bank. Each year as the holiday season approaches I am faced
MoreHolidays with Young Children Part One
By Cindy Finch Many families begin to consider the role of special events, celebrations, and holidays in children’s lives this time of year. Here are some thoughts about Halloween, our
MoreRemembering 9-11
By Cindy Finch Another September 11th is here, and my mind turns to the events of 13 years ago. I had just begun my position as Director of the school, and
MoreA Time of Settling
By Cindy Finch We are soon to enter a time of settling at The Children’s School—children and families are developing a sense of routine about the school days, the parent-toddler
MoreChanges, Structures, and Family Life
By Cindy Finch The school year has begun and all is well—or is it? Although it seems that the beginning of school and the reestablishment of routines should bring a
MoreFear and Parenting: There’s Always Something to Worry About
By Cindy Finch If you don’t worry about your children, skip this article. “We are not safe” screamed a headline in 2004 (a headline that referred to the final report
MoreNo Apologies . . . for Education’s Sake
By Cindy Finch Earlier in the year I promised TCS families that I’d talk a little about teaching children to say “I’m sorry.” This article idea came from teachers early
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