The Simon Center Blog

Insights, experiences, and important discussions about early development from our teachers, directors, and childcare specialists.

Teething

Teething Teething can feel like an emotional roller coaster for parents. Most parents are thrilled to see their infant’s first tooth appear, but when the molars start coming in the teething pain can make the child and parents lose sleep. In this chart, you will see when to expect each

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What 3-Year-Old Children Learn in Preschool

What 3-Year-Old Children Learn in Preschool Preschool is often a child’s first experience in a structured learning environment, and at age three, learning happens best through play, exploration, and social interaction. At this stage, children are building essential skills that support their emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development. Here are

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Nobody is Perfect

Nobody is Perfect   Have you ever had moments like these? Your child is painting and ends up getting colors all over the table;They dawdle endlessly before going out, always unable to find their shoes;They burst into tears at the supermarket, just because you didn’t buy the candy they wanted.

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Parenting Anxiety: 10 Common Struggles Every Parent Faces

Parenting Anxiety: 10 Common Struggles Every Parent Faces Parenting Anxiety: 10 Common Struggles Every Parent Faces Being a parent is one of life’s sweetest and hardest journeys.From the moment your child is born, love and worry become inseparable.You want your little one to grow up healthy, happy, and confident—but somehow,

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Child Development Reporting

Child Development Reporting Teachers conduct observations to chart progress across all areas of development. Parent-teacher conferences are a chance to have an open dialogue behind closed doors and away from “listening ears”. These conferences give both the teacher and parents an opportunity to share observations and plan next goals.  Gross Motor

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