Carmel Mountain Preschool Blog

Parenthood

Tips for Fostering Independence – Toddlers and Twos

Teaching children independent skills is a major part of their development, but it is not always easy and can be stressful at times.

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Reading Rocks!

It comes as no surprise that starting your child’s reading journey early will set them up for success in the future.

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CMP Frequently Asked Questions

Check out answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

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Potty Training Tips

Before starting to potty train please talk to your child's teacher to see if they show interest in the potty at school. It is important that Parents and Teachers work [...]
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April Wellness Month

Let’s stay healthy together. Join us while we focus on creating better habits and a positive lifestyle for mind and body.

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Welcoming Baby #2

This blog will take you through different books that you can read to your first child to make the transition easier for everyone.

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My Child Will Not Sleep

Struggling with your child at bedtime? Feel like you have done everything, but your bundle of joy will not go to sleep? This is the blog for you.

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First Day Jitters

Welcome to the wonderful world of preschool! Anyone count down the days til their child’s first day?

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Adjusting to Daylight Savings Time

Dear CMP, My daughter always has a hard time adjusting to daylight savings time changes. Do you have any suggestions for making the transition easier? Sincerely, Not Looking Forward to […]

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What are your suggestions to let my daughter enjoy Valentine’s Day without filling her with candy?

Candy, candy, candy! Hearts abound this time of year, whether it’s chocolate, conversation, or marshmallow. Breaking, or not starting on, the sugar train can be a challenge. With food allergies on the rise and growing research supporting the negative effects of sugar on the growing brain, many parents and schools are encouraging non-edible Valentine treats. Checking out the party favor aisle is often a simple and cost-effective way to round up 12-24 similar pint-sized items.

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How to deal with your child having FOMO when taking a nap.

Creating and implementing an effective nap routine is sometimes easier said than done. Especially if your little one is refusing to take a nap.

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Learning How to use Scissors

Learning how to use scissors is an important skill, it helps children develop the fine motor strength needed to use a pencil. Strong fine motor skills help children as they begin to learn how to write, and are the foundation for gripping and manipulating objects.

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How to Cope With Your Child Biting

Children usually bite to cope with a challenge or fulfill a need. Trying to figure out the underlying cause of the biting will often lead you to the best strategy to extinguish this normal, but undesirable behavior.

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Mr. Tom’s Guide to Surviving Preschool
Parking

After 3 children and 7 ½ years of drop-offs and pickups, tears and laughs, field trips and splash days, I thought it might be a good idea to share some of the things I learned along the way.

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It’s lice season, what do I DO?

Let’s normalize lice so that all parents know what to look for and are comfortable for informing others when their children have it so we can stop spreading it.

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What are the Best Warm Season Crops to Plant with Kiddos

I often get questions from parents in passing about what they should plant in their gardens with their children. I love these questions but figured that my quick responses at pick-up and drop-off could be expanded upon. So here goes!

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A Very Special Mother’s Day

For the past three weeks, the children at CMP have been working very hard on a special project for their Mom’s for Mothers Day. Some drew pictures, others designs and most of them chose Mom’s favorite colors! The wood and photos dry clear and are a timeless piece of art that Mom can display forever!

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Interview with Gigi Schweikert

I first encountered Gigi Schweikert at a childcare conference. She is hilarious and is super easy to relate to as an educator and a mother. She is very down to […]

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Interview with Norm – The Rhythm Child Drum Circle

Interview with Norm How did you get started in drumming with Children? I’ve been a professional musician for thirty years. Drumming and percussion were my main instruments. When I had […]

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18 Helpful Hints for Back-To-School Success

I attended Carmel Mountain Preschool. I’ve worked at CMP since 2007, and I know the teachers are amazing. The first day of school is still hard.  Leaving my baby boy, […]

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