We all know that a great education can lead to a great future. As parents, you can help to ensure your children’s success by taking an active role in their education. While technology is the way of the future, many parents may feel uncomfortable with the unknown...
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July’s Parenting Tip: Encouraging Independence to Unlock Your Child’s Potential
As a parent, it can be scary to think about how quickly your little ones are growing up. However, you can’t postpone the inevitable, and it’s up to you to help ensure they reach their full potential. According to Beverly Anderson, Executive Director of Ebenezer Child...
June’s Parenting Tip: The Importance of Incorporating Play Into Learning
What is play and why is it important to children? Kris McPhail, Curriculum Specialist from the Downtown Ebenezer Child Care Center, commented that when she went to college she was taught that play is the work of the child. While doing some research for this article,...
May’s Parenting Tip: Kindergarten Readiness
Starting kindergarten is a big step for any child. That’s why it is so important that you are sure your child is ready for kindergarten before he or she starts. If you are unsure, there are some easy questions that you can ask to help determine if your child has the...
April’s Parenting Tip: Toilet Training – Ready, Set, Go!
Learning to use the toilet is a significant developmental milestone for children. But how do you know when your children are ready? According to Leslie Hundt, Coordinator for Ebenezer Child Care Center’s Southside location, “When children are typically between 18...
March’s Parenting Tip: Encouraging Creativity
We often remark on the marvelous creativity of young children from their art to their invented language. As parents, we play an important role in supporting children's abilities in art, dramatic expression, and creative responses to problems. Often, our primary goals...
February Parenting Tip: Encouraging Kindness
How do you encourage your children to be kind and have empathy for those around them? According to Beverly Anderson, executive director for Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in downtown Milwaukee, on Milwaukee’s southside, and in Oak Creek and West...
January’s Parenting Tip: Raising A Reader And The Importance Of Reading To Your Child
What is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children...something that will last their entire lifetime and give them the ability to do anything or go anywhere? According to Beverly Anderson, Executive Director of Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations on...
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