Many of us recognize November as the month where we celebrate Thanksgiving and look forward to gathering with family and friends around a scrumptious dinner table. But November is also Native American Heritage Month. President George H. W. Bush made this declaration on August 3, 1990 as a way to honor the contributions of American Indians with programs, ceremonies and activities. Native American Heritage Month celebrates the cultures, traditions, and Read More
We are thrilled that Mayor Jim Kenney recently visited Bambinou Academy Center as part of our partnership with the PHLpreK program. Mayor Kenney toured our center and read Three Little Pigs to the students. I am so proud of our young learners who were so attentive and well-behaved during the mayor’s visit. I’m especially honored that Bambinou Academy Center was featured in the PHLpreK newsletter for their February Provider Read More
Celebrating the Christmas holiday doesn’t have to break the bank. You can create a mood on a budget that is festive and memorable. If you’re looking for unique and inexpensive ways to ring in this magical time of the year, the following four tips can help you and your loved ones have a holiday to remember! 1) Swap out ordinary items for festive ones. Decorating your home is Read More
Thanksgiving is a joyous time of year. The holiday gives us a chance to reconnect with family, reflect on everything we’re grateful for and enjoy delicious, soul-satisfying meals. But with food and gas prices on the rise, in addition to other life stressors, it can be hard to get into the spirit of gratitude. If you’re feeling anxious about preparing for Thanksgiving, here are five tips to ease Read More
As the saying goes, “Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad.” Studies have shown that when fathers are involved in their children’s lives, their kids display improved academic achievement, have higher self-esteem, have greater self-respect and are more likely to have stable, loving relationships of their own as they grow older. Since strong, engaged fathers are the pillars of a Read More
Parents should always look for ways to celebrate their children and support them on their pathway to academic achievement. Encouraging your child’s emotional and creative growth at a young age improves academic performance and cognitive development as you raise up the next generation of leaders. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) believes in the importance of advocating for young learners. Their Week of the Read More
Most people have personal goals they set every January to be the best they can be – whether it’s weight loss, learning a new language or managing money better. But making resolutions as a family this new year can help strengthen your family unit and also be an excellent way to model goal-setting for your little ones. Below are five resolutions you and your family can embrace in Read More
Christmas is a wonderful time of family, friendship and fellowship. Your family may have a standing tradition of allowing your child to open one gift on Christmas Eve or of writing letters to Santa. Christmas may look different this year as our gatherings grow smaller and more intimate. Even though you may not have as many people over for the holidays as in years past, that doesn’t mean Read More
Thanksgiving is the time of year where we enjoy bountiful meals with family and friends and reflect on all the things we’re grateful for. Studies have shown that expressing gratitude can improve emotional and physical well-being and boost self-esteem, which can lead to healthy, happier kids. As you prepare to celebrate the holiday with loved ones, use these four tips to help instill gratitude in your child this Read More
Fathers fulfill important roles in our lives. They can be providers, protectors and pillars in the household. Research has shown that active, engaged dads can positively impact their child’s cognitive and social development. A loving and nurturing father can instill confidence and a sense of purpose by modeling these behaviors. This Father’s Day, why not do something creative for the special man in your life? The following homemade Read More
