By Andrea Laird The Holiday Season has arrived! The Children’s School celebrates Thanksgiving with our traditional Feast at school. We come together to share a meal and sing some favorite songs.
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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
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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
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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
MorePress Release: Diane Levin to Speak
Teaching Young Children in the Digital Age Author to present free talk for parents and educators Diane Levin, Ph.D. offers special evening at Boise State University BOISE – April 2014 –
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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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