Martin Luther King Jr. would be 96 years old this year. He was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, the second of three children born to Michael and Alberta King. Because he fought tirelessly to end segregation and for all people to be treated with dignity and respect, Martin Luther King Jr. is a shining beacon of peace and justice. We celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday Read More
Did you know Christmas was established as a federal holiday in the United States on June 26, 1870? The yuletide holiday didn’t become popular in America until the late 1800s, when English and Dutch settlers influenced its spread. Before Christmas became an extravagant holiday filled with expensive gifts and large gatherings, early celebrations were modest and focused on family and religious observance. The holiday season is about creating Read More
Harvest season is rooted in gratitude. It’s a special time when loved ones gather around the Thanksgiving dinner table to enjoy loads of homemade goodies, play games, and give thanks for another blessed year. Even as you celebrate old traditions, there’s still time to try something new this year. If you’re looking for ways to spice up Thanksgiving, check out the following five ideas. 1) Decorate the sideboard. Read More
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16. Millions of families around the country will be celebrating a holiday that originated in 1910. Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, is credited with the idea. Her father raised her and her five siblings after their mother died in childbirth. Sonora came up with the idea while listening to a sermon on Mother’s Day. The first Father’s Day was celebrated on June Read More
Graduation is always a bittersweet time at Bambinou Academy Center. Our teachers have enjoyed getting to know each student, learning about their individual personalities, watching them take on new challenges and cheering them on as they succeed at a task. While we are sad to see our preschoolers leave, we also celebrate this important milestone of moving on up to kindergarten. A high-quality childcare program already gives children Read More
Mother’s Day is celebrated on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Did you know Mother’s Day originated with a woman named Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia? Anna’s mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, organized “Mothers’ Day Work Clubs” to combat unsanitary living conditions among poor women in West Virginia. The elder Jarvis was concerned about the high infant mortality rate and wanted to educate and help mothers who needed it the most. On Read More
Easter is Sunday, March 31. Christians all over the world celebrate this holiest of days by reflecting on the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter activities for children usually include decorating eggs and having Easter egg hunts. Kids dress up in their Sunday best as they look forward to receiving colorful baskets stuffed with chocolate bunnies, jelly beans and other sweet treats. Easter is not only Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and civil rights leader who envisioned a better world free from discrimination and hatred. He led marches for the right to vote for people of color, for an end to Jim Crow laws and for other civil rights. King successfully oversaw the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which led to a United States Supreme Court decision that declared the Alabama and Montgomery Read More
It can be challenging for families to gather in person during the holidays – whether due to age, distance, illness, or cost of travel. This time of year can also be hard for elders who are alone. The following five ideas can keep your kids connected with their older loved ones during the holiday season and help them spread joy in creative ways! Send a handwritten letter In Read More
Did you know the food served at the very first Thanksgiving didn’t consist of turkey, collard greens, candied yams or macaroni and cheese? According to historical records, the Pilgrims and Native Americans ate deer, lobster, corn, eel and stuffing made of shelled chestnuts. The meal lasted for three days. Talk about a feast! This Thanksgiving provides an opportunity not only to bond with your family over the dinner Read More
