Archive for October, 2011

Riding the Waves: Dr. Heather’s Work/Life Tips

October 26th, 2011

By Dr. Heather Wittenberg I don’t surf. But I envy the other moms here in Hawaii who keep surfboards in the back of the minivan, just in case the waves look good.

Early Literacy Is a Top Priority for Parents of Young Children

October 26th, 2011

Novi, MI — How do you know you’ve chosen the right path for your son or daughter’s success?  Every child is unique, and finding the right early education solution isn’t easy.  You know your child best.

Delegating Your Way to More “Me” Time

October 24th, 2011

By Hollee Schwartz Temple In the course of researching my book on modern motherhood, I interviewed hundreds of parents and pored over data reported by nearly a thousand American mothers.

Local Tutor Time Schools Offer Montessori Classroom, Expand Choices for Parents

October 17th, 2011

Algonquin and Lake Zurich, Ill., Oct. 13, 2011 — Deciding which preschool program is best for your child is not easy. Now, local families with children ages 3-6 have more reason than ever to select Tutor Time as their early education and care provider.

Seasons of Work and Life: It Won’t Be Like This Forever

October 11th, 2011

By Hollee Schwartz Temple Fall is ordinarily my favorite season. With field trips to the farm, pumpkin spice lattes and a dress-up holiday that’s fair game for adults, what’s not to love?

Learning Care Group Teams with Sprout® to Champion Literacy and Kindness

October 5th, 2011

Learning Care Group is working hand-in-hand with 24-hour preschool television channel Sprout to engage children in reading and to promote kindness — two areas of growing concern for families nationwide.

Why Perfectionism Isn’t So Perfect

October 5th, 2011

By Hollee Schwartz Temple When I was a kid, I couldn’t bear the thought of finishing in second place. Girls could do anything, I was taught, and we weren’t supposed to settle for anything less than a blue ribbon.

Silly Stories, Family Fun

October 3rd, 2011

  “A NINK in da SINK? Too silly, mommy!” Sasha is our youngest. She’s nearly 2, and we’re discovering that she loves Dr.