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Today is World Penguin Day! Did you know these five interesting facts about penguins?

Challenging behavior and positive behavior are actually two sides of the same coin. Children exhibit what we call challenging behavior because they do not yet have the social, emotional, language, and cognitive skills to behave in more positive ways. As early childhood educators, we see challenging behavior as a learning opportunity. Through our responses to […]

Earth Day is April 22. This day was created to spread awareness, information, and support of environmental protection across the world. It is the perfect chance for you to talk about recycling, saving water and energy, protecting plants and animals, and reducing pollution. It is important to teach our children how to care for the […]

A perfect springtime macaroni salad!

Meet Ms. Salma, lead infant teacher at The Children’s Courtyard on Longenbaugh Rd. in Houston, TX! She has been at this location for 18 years and is currently working towards becoming a certified Master Teacher through our parent company, the Learning Care Group. Read our Q&A with Ms. Salma to learn more about this talented […]

You just need four simple ingredients to make this sweet and tangy Alaskan Pollock!

Warm spices bring a depth of delicious flavor to this healthy Grow Fit family dinner!

Whip up these simple baked pears for a special after-dinner treat!

Fill in the bracket and play to find out which fruit or veggie will be #1 for your family! (click image below for full instructions + printable bracket)

While at the park, you see your child take a toy away from another child. Your first instinct is to grab the toy away from your child and say something like, “We don’t take toys from people. Now, tell him you’re sorry.” However, many early childhood educators suggest that forcing children to apologize, when they […]

This healthy and super simple recipe is great for either lunch or a quick weekday dinner. Plus, your family gets to customize their bowls to their liking!  

Ms. Daniele is the lead pre-kindergarten teacher at The Children’s Courtyard in Southlake, TX. She has been at The Children’s Courtyard since 2015, but has 20 years of experience in early childhood education! Read our Q&A with Daniele to learn more about her background and passion for early education. Why did you decide on a […]