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Childcare In and Out of the Home
From early childcare to preschool to after-school programs, there will be many times throughout your child’s development where they’ll be left in the hands of a professional outside of their required K-12 education. From daily activities to early childhood...
It’s Never Too Early to Talk Graduation
Graduation is a big deal. Yes, we all think about college or high school graduation, but to a child who’s constantly growing, learning, and maturing, even something as seemingly arbitrary as the graduation from one elementary school grade to the next can be a big...
Surviving Parent-Teacher Conferences
The winter doldrums can have kids, parents, and teachers all scanning the horizon for the next spot of relaxation. For most, that means raising spirits as spring break approaches! But for many, this mid-semester excitement goes hand-in-hand with an uncomfortable and...
New Year, No Fear
We’re a few weeks into 2018 and now that we’ve settled back into our normal routines, we can begin to think through what we want our new year to look like. How can we help our kids not just survive the rest of the school year, but continue to grow and develop from it?...
Five Tips for Surviving (and Thriving) in the Holiday Season
Winter Break is one of the most joyous times in most kids’ lives, and for good reason: No school, holiday treats, presents, family celebrations, and more. But for the parents that have to keep working with a child at home while also planning these holiday...
The Power of Parental Involvement
November is Child Safety Month, and let’s be honest – you’ve probably heard it all before: “Don’t let your child take candy from strangers” “Don’t let your child wander out of your sight” “Make sure your child knows their name/phone number/address” …and the list goes...
Top Tips for a Fun (and Safe) Halloween
Let Your Child Take The Lead Halloween is an exciting night in every child’s life and naturally, you want to help them make the most of it. If possible, let your child help choose decorations, pick the design to carve into their jack-o’-lantern, and decide which...
10 Tips for a Successful School Year
Now that a new school year has started, most parents are working to help make the year it as successful as possible for their children. Just as every child learns differently, every teacher teaches in a unique way. However, no matter your child’s learning style or...
A Partnership Largely Driven by a Shared Desire to Build Strong Communities
As anyone who is familiar with our application knows, PreciouStatus exists as an organization to connect individuals during the moments in their lives that matter the most – such as an important school accomplishment or an update on the care of a loved one that...
The True Value in Participating in Extracurricular Activities
Mark Twain was famously quoted as saying “Don’t let schooling interfere with your education.” At first blush, one could interpret that as an anti-classroom rhetoric, but what he really meant fell somewhere along the lines of understanding that there’s more to a...