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Helping Your Child Adjust to a New Sibling

KLA SchoolsDecember 5, 2019Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Helping Your Child Adjust to a New Sibling

The arrival of a new baby is an exciting time for your family. However, if you have older children, you may be wondering how they’ll adjust. Here are some ways you can help your child … Read More

Tips for Balancing Work and Family

KLA SchoolsNovember 22, 2019Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Tips for Balancing Work and Family

With all that goes into our careers, family life, and personal life, balancing everything can seem difficult. However, you can get closer to being able to balance work and family in the way that works … Read More

Helping an Anxious Preschooler

KLA SchoolsOctober 31, 2019Health & Safety, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Helping an Anxious Preschooler

Many adults are familiar with anxiety, but as a parent or caregiver, anxiety in children can feel even worse. Here are some ways you can help your preschooler manage their anxiety, and give them helpful … Read More

Managing Your Child’s Allergies in the Classroom

KLA SchoolsAugust 29, 2019Health & Safety, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Managing Your Child’s Allergies in the Classroom

According to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), 1 in 13 American children have food allergies, and 42% of children have experienced a severe allergic reaction. If your child has a food or environmental allergy, … Read More

Getting Organized for Back-to-School

KLA SchoolsAugust 15, 2019Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Getting Organized for Back-to-School

The start of a new school year is an exciting time for your child, but it’s also a time of change for the whole family. In order to help the first few weeks of school … Read More

Keeping Your Child Entertained While Traveling

KLA SchoolsAugust 1, 2019Activities, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Keeping Your Child Entertained While Traveling

This summer, many families will be enjoying family vacations and day trips. If you’re traveling this summer, you may be wondering how you can keep your child entertained and happy when they’re away from their … Read More

6 Tips to Help Your Child Adjust to Back-to-School

KLA SchoolsJuly 26, 2019Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Helping Your Child Adjust to Back-to-School

Whether your young child is attending preschool for the first time or returning to preschool or elementary school, the transition from summer to school involves many considerations. Here are six ways you can help your … Read More

Transitioning into a Summer Family Routine

KLA SchoolsMay 23, 2019Activities, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Transitioning into a Summer Family Routine

For many families, the start of summer means different schedules, activities, and priorities. While your child may be looking forward to longer days and summer vacations, a routine is still important. According to Dr. Peter … Read More

How to Give Preschoolers More Independence

KLA SchoolsMay 3, 2019Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

How to Give Preschoolers More Independence

Independence is a very important skill for children to develop. An independent child has greater self-esteem, confidence, motivation, and a sense of belonging. Preschoolers are naturally interested in developing their independence, and there are many … Read More

Encouraging Young Children to Cooperate With Others

KLA SchoolsApril 25, 2019Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Encouraging Young Children to Cooperate With Others

The ability to cooperate with others is a skill that your child will carry with them through to adulthood. No matter what the age, being able to work together with another person or in a … Read More

Making Everyday Errands Educational

KLA SchoolsApril 18, 2019Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Making Everyday Errands Educational

When running errands with your child, you may wonder how you can keep them entertained and calm. In addition to starting with a positive mindset and going at the right time, you can also turn … Read More

Keeping Young Children Safe on YouTube

KLA SchoolsMarch 21, 2019Health & Safety, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Keeping Young Children Safe on YouTube

Over the years, YouTube has skyrocketed in popularity. It now has over one billion users daily, and many of these are children. These days, parents are concerned about their children being exposed to YouTube and … Read More

Tips for Positive Parenting

KLA SchoolsMarch 8, 2019Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Tips for Positive Parenting

All parents want their child to grow up to be a confident, happy person, and there are many ways to help that happen. Positive parenting is a mindset in which the focus is put on … Read More

Democratic parenting

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Democratic parenting

There are many ideas and suggestions on how to raise a child, this is why we should always follow our hearts and instincts. It is necessary to build strong and meaningful bonds with our children, … Read More

Handling Toddler Separation Anxiety

KLA SchoolsFebruary 21, 2019Health & Safety, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Handling Toddler Separation Anxiety

As a parent, creating a strong bond with your child is one of the most gratifying feelings. However, as babies turn into toddlers, they might start to exhibit signs of separation anxiety when faced with … Read More

How to Deal With Bedwetting

KLA SchoolsFebruary 14, 2019Health & Safety, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

How to Deal With Bedwetting

Bedwetting is stressful for children and parents alike, and it can seem like it happens no matter what you do to prevent it. You may feel like you’re alone in dealing with this issue. However, … Read More

The way we communicate with others

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The way we communicate with others

The way we choose to communicate with others can determine the response we get from the other person. The way in which we transmit messages to our children will have an extremely significant impact on … Read More

Encouraging Healthy Habits in Children

KLA SchoolsJanuary 4, 2019Health & Safety, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Encouraging Healthy Habits in Children

According to a study conducted by Brown University, a child’s routines and habits formed before the age of nine are unlikely to change as they get older. Early childhood is the best time to instill … Read More

Winter Safety Tips for Children

KLA SchoolsDecember 13, 2018Health & Safety, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Winter Safety Tips for Children

For many, winter is a time to get out and enjoy family-friendly activities such as skating, sledding, and building snowmen. However, cold winter weather can also pose serious health and safety risks for young children. … Read More

Ways to Encourage Your Child’s Self-Esteem

KLA SchoolsDecember 6, 2018Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Ways to Encourage Your Child's Self-Esteem

Children with healthy self-esteem see many positive life benefits, including: The ability to make friends Creativity Confidence in their decisions Confidence in their own values and beliefs Seeing themselves as worthy of proper treatment Willingness … Read More

Preparing for Family Holiday Trips

KLA SchoolsNovember 8, 2018Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Preparing for Family Holiday Trips

Even though the time for family summer vacations is past us, many of us will be traveling to visit loved ones for Thanksgiving. Whether you’re traveling across town or across the country, our tips will … Read More

Age-Appropriate Halloween Activities for Children

KLA SchoolsOctober 25, 2018Activities, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Age-Appropriate Halloween Activities for Children

Halloween can be a fun time for many children and adults. However, some children may be too young to participate in traditional Halloween activities, while others may be too frightened or overwhelmed. Here are some … Read More

Why we shouldn’t force children to apologize

KLA SchoolsOctober 10, 2018KLA Blog, ParentingLeave a Comment

Why we shouldn’t force children to apologize

Teaching our children to apologize and say sorry may seem like common sense parenting. However, simply forcing a child to say “I’m sorry” doesn’t teach the desired skill which is the development of empathy. Sometimes … Read More

School-Year Safety Tips

KLA SchoolsSeptember 14, 2018Health & Safety, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

School-Year Safety Tips

The end of summer can be a hectic time, with families returning from holidays and children going back to school. Before new school-year routines become habit, it’s important to identify key areas where you can … Read More

Getting Your Child Involved in Community Projects

KLA SchoolsSeptember 6, 2018Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Getting Your Child Involved in Community Projects

Many parents want to help their children understand that we are all different and can co-exist peacefully. One way to demonstrate compassion for your area’s variety of people, values, and ways of thinking is to … Read More

Helping Your Child Adjust to Back-to-School

KLA SchoolsAugust 24, 2018Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Helping Your Child Adjust to Back-to-School

Whether your young child is attending preschool for the first time or returning to school, the transition period takes many factors into account. Here are some ways you can help your child have an easier … Read More

Punishments and consequences are not the same

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Punishments and consequences are not the same

It is important that as our children grow up, they become aware that all of their actions have consequences, so that from early on they assume responsibility for each of their actions. A consequence is … Read More

Fourth of July Safety Tips for Children

KLA SchoolsJuly 4, 2018Health & Safety, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Fourth of July Safety Tips for Children

This Fourth of July, families all across the nation are planning their celebrations. Whether you’re going to host a barbecue, enjoy a day at the beach, or take in some fireworks, keep these important tips … Read More

Young Children and Water Safety

KLA SchoolsJune 22, 2018Health & Safety, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Young Children and Water Safety

There is nothing more refreshing in the summer heat than a splash in the pool. However, according to the National SAFE Kids Campaign and the National Safety Council, drowning is the second leading cause of … Read More

What is to misbehave? What does it mean when someone says that a child behaves badly?

KLA SchoolsMay 31, 2018KLA Blog, ParentingLeave a Comment

What is it to misbehave?

  Many people repeat over and over again that their children have “bad behavior,” without trying to go further and find out what that behavior wants to tell us. Many times, children are hungry, sleepy, … Read More

Tips for Vacationing With Young Children

KLA SchoolsMay 31, 2018Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Tips for Vacationing With Young Children

Family vacations are an ideal time to bond and build memories that will last a lifetime. However, many parents of young children experience anxiety over the thought of traveling with their child. If you are … Read More

Strengthening the Child-Grandparent Relationship

KLA SchoolsMay 3, 2018Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Strengthening the Child-Grandparent Relationship

As a parent, you know it’s important for your child to have a strong, caring bond with you. But did you know that the child-grandparent relationship can be just as important? According to a study … Read More

Discipline With Love

KLA SchoolsApril 26, 2018KLA Blog, ParentingLeave a Comment

Discipline With Love

For a child to grow up in a safe, loving and warm environment, it is necessary to work every day to cultivate a solid emotional base. If the emotional well-being of ​​a child is strong … Read More

Time-Saving Tips for Single Parents

KLA SchoolsApril 12, 2018Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Time-Saving Tips for Single Parents

When you’re a single parent, your time is at a premium. You want to make sure that you manage your work and family priorities, all while making some time for yourself as well. Here are … Read More

How to Navigate the Challenges of a Blended Family

KLA SchoolsApril 5, 2018Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

How to Navigate the Challenges of a Blended Family

An estimated one in five families are stepfamilies or blended families, where at least one parent has children that aren’t related to their partner. While bringing two families together can be exciting, navigating a blended … Read More

Childhood is Not a Race

KLA SchoolsMarch 29, 2018KLA Blog, ParentingLeave a Comment

Childhood is Not a Race

Childhood is not a race to see how fast a child learns to walk, run, talk, stop using diapers, read, write or count. Childhood is a wonderful time that goes from birth to adolescence, in … Read More

Why Summer Camp is Beneficial

KLA SchoolsMarch 22, 2018Activities, Childcare, Educational, Health & Safety, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Why Summer Camp is Beneficial

For many parents, a good summer camp is a place for their child to spend their free time during the summer holidays. However, there are many other reasons why summer camp is good for your … Read More

6 Children’s Books About Spring

KLA SchoolsMarch 15, 2018Activities, Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

6 Children's Books About Spring

Spring is an ideal time to help your child learn about the world around them. Together, you and your child can read books about flowers, trees, baby animals, and spring events such as Easter. Here … Read More

Tips to Prepare for Maternity Leave

KLA SchoolsMarch 8, 2018Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Tips to Prepare for Maternity Leave

When thinking of your maternity leave, you’re likely focusing on spending time with your new baby. Bonding with your baby is very important, but taking certain steps to prepare for maternity leave will ensure that … Read More

How to Encourage Empathy in Your Child

KLA SchoolsMarch 1, 2018Parenting, Parenting Articles1 Comment

How to Encourage Empathy in Your Child

As adults, we may take empathy for granted. We have years of experience seeing a situation from someone else’s perspective, and caring about others. However, empathy is a skill that is learned, and takes practice … Read More

How to Support Your Child’s Language Skills

KLA SchoolsFebruary 22, 2018Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

How to Support Your Child's Language Skills

Language is very important for toddlers and preschoolers. Through conversation, they learn many other things, such as social skills and how to understand their emotions. There are several ways parents and caregivers can help babies … Read More

The Preschool-Parent Relationship

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The Preschool-Parent Relationship

When it comes to choosing the best preschool for your child, there are many things to keep in mind. However, one of the most important qualities in a good preschool is the relationship between parents … Read More

The Importance of Family and Friends for Your Child

KLA SchoolsFebruary 8, 2018Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

The Importance of Family and Friends for Your Child

As a parent, you know the necessity of forming a strong bond with your child. But did you know that strong relationships with other family and friends can be just as important? Here are some … Read More

When Should Your Child Give Up the Pacifier?

KLA SchoolsFebruary 1, 2018Health & Safety, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

When Should Your Child Give Up the Pacifier?

For young children, the pacifier can be a great source of comfort. It can also be a useful way for parents to soothe a fussy infant or toddler. However, many parents wonder about the best … Read More

Productivity Tips for Work-From-Home Parents

KLA SchoolsJanuary 18, 2018Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Productivity Tips for Work-From-Home Parents

Whether it’s full time or occasionally, many parents are able to balance their careers and personal responsibilities by working from home. If you are one of these parents, you may have struggled with maintaining your … Read More

Tips for Raising Bilingual Children

KLA SchoolsJanuary 11, 2018Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Tips for Raising Bilingual Children

In today’s global society, raising a bilingual child can be more useful than ever. In addition, children who can speak more than one language have an easier time understanding math concepts and solving word problems, … Read More

6 Family Tradition Ideas for the New Year

KLA SchoolsJanuary 4, 2018Activities, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

6 Family Tradition Ideas for the New Year

Many families enjoy partaking in traditions at this time of the year, especially around the holidays. However, January is also an ideal time to start some new family traditions. Try these six family New Year … Read More

All About Conscious Discipline

KLA SchoolsDecember 14, 2017Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

All About Conscious Discipline

The best way to discipline a child is something all parents think about. What is the best way to show your child the correct way to behave, without ordering them around? How can you teach … Read More

The Importance of Routine for Children

KLA SchoolsDecember 7, 2017Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

The Importance of Routine for Children

As adults, our reaction to routine varies. Some of us rely on routine, while others feel it’s dull. However, young children are different. Here are some of the benefits your child can gain from a … Read More

Helping Your Child Stay Safe Online

KLA SchoolsNovember 30, 2017Health & Safety, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Helping Your Child Stay Safe Online

Today’s preschooler is surrounded by technology, and may already have experience accessing the internet to watch videos or play games. However limited your preschooler’s internet exposure, there are still inherent risks involved. For example, your … Read More

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