Parenting
May 7, 2021
She deserves it all — a safe and responsive environment that nurtures her today and helps her grow toward a bright future.
April 28, 2021
Good news in the quest for universal, affordable early education and care! A majority of state legislators have now signed on as co-sponsors of the Common Start Legislation.
April 8, 2021
In celebration of the Week of the Young Child®, Edward Street is hosting a unique art exhibit and immersive experience - Spring Is Bursting Out All Over!
March 5, 2021
When Worcester Public Schools (WPS) suspended in-person learning due to the pandemic, early education and care providers and youth service agencies answered the call.
February 24, 2021
Last week, a bill two years in the making was filed at the Massachusetts State Legislator. The Common Start Legislation calls for a 5-year pathway to universal early education and care (EEC) for children ages 0-5.
February 11, 2021
Young children are facing a lot these days. The unpredictability and isolation of COVID-19 can bring feelings of loneliness and confusion, and a lack of age-appropriate learning opportunities.
September 5, 2018
Parent Question: My 3 year old will be starting preschool in the fall, is there any prep work I can do to make the transition easier? Educator Response: That is a terrific question! Yes, there are several great things you can do to help transition your child to preschool. It is both an exciting and...
August 26, 2018
Parent Question: My son is about to start preschool and I was hoping you could give me some tips about how to handle leaving him there! He has never been in a group care setting and I’m not sure how he’s going to do when I leave. I have friends who say that their children cried every day for weeks...
August 7, 2018
Parent Question: My daughter is starting preschool next week. She is just going to be 2.9. I’m a little worried because the classroom that she will be going into is a mixed age room. We had a visit today and she is so little compared to some of the children! I’m worried about her being in the room...
July 17, 2018
Parent Question: I have a daughter, she just turned four a couple of weeks ago. I’ve bought her a few ABC work books but she shows no interest in doing any of them. Should I be concerned by this? Educators Response: Thank you for writing in, this topic is one that many parents have questions about...
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