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As a former preschool teacher, Val has fun keeping up with all the local preschools and their respective programs. Being a new mom keeps her busy, all while living in the Chicago suburbs.

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Talking with your preschooler about September 11th

This Friday marks the 8th anniversary of September 11th. The tragic events that occurred that day left Americans feeling scared and vulnerable....
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Managing food allergies in the preschool classroom

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The preschool years are filled with fun, exciting new milestones that any parent is pleased to go through. Unfortunately, dealing with food allergies...
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Mary Sears Children's Academy to open this fall in Joliet

Choosing the right preschool for your child isn't easy, but living in the Chicagoland area means lots of choices that families have available. And...
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An interactive website that teaches values to preschoolers

As a parent of a preschooler, you can probably name about 10 books your child has stuffed in his or her bookcase at the drop of a hat. You may even...
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Why are there such high turnover rates for preschool teachers?

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There's no doubt about it - preschool is an important time in any child's life. It's the foundation for learning, the beginning of socialization, and...
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Preschool graduation ideas for parents and teachers

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Bring out the caps and gowns...it's time for your preschooler to graduate! Even though your tot is just entering the true years of school, nothing is...
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7 Great gifts for your child's preschool teacher

The end of the school year is approaching and you're probably looking for the perfect gift for your child's teacher. It can be difficult to find...
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Do you need a degree to teach preschool?

Preschool is a time where 3 and 4 year olds are learning the building blocks of knowledge. Our society places a lot of importance on these years, and...
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