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Preschool teachers have a front-row seat to your child’s development. Backed by training and years of experience with young children, they learn to recognise what’s typical, what’s temporary, and what truly matters. While every child is unique, there are a few universal insights preschool teachers wish…

Brain & Development Facts. “A preschooler’s brain makes about 1 million new neural connections every second! Which is why they’re exhausted by nap time!” “Children’s brains don’t finish developing until they’re about 25 years old. So when your 4-year-old makes questionable decisions, remember—their executive function…

If your stomach twists every time you walk away from your preschooler at daycare—especially when they cry, cling, or say, “Don’t go!”—you’re not alone. That wave of guilt? It’s heartbreakingly common. Many parents wonder if they're doing the right thing or fear they’re “dumping” their…

“It must be nice to get paid just to play with children all day!” If you’re an early childhood (EC) educator, chances are you’ve heard that line—often said with a chuckle, as if what you do is somehow less real, less skilled, or less important…

It usually comes out in the middle of something small: your toddler refuses to eat the peas, you gently guide them away from a tantrum, or you explain instead of punish—and then it drops: “You’re too soft.” Whether it’s said with a smile, a sigh,…