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Activities
Explore some fun crafts, games and activities that you can do with your little ones!
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Recipes
Make this season a winter of wonder as you bake, craft and spend lots of quality time together.
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Reading at Every Stage
Learn the best ways to engage your child in reading at all ages and stages!
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The Importance of Mental Health
Mental health isn’t just a topic for adults. We have some amazing resources from our experts that explain how you can support your child’s mental wellbeing.
Parent Webinars
Check out our upcoming Parenting with Goddard webinars! Each webinar will offer helpful advice from our panel of early childhood education experts on hot topics in parenting.
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College Scholarship
We love seeing little learners as they grow, develop and continue their educational journey! This is why every year we award a scholarship to a high school senior who graduated from a Goddard School. Submissions are now open!
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Parenting Video Series
Our video series, with early childhood experts, answers questions about all things related to early childhood development.
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Expert Says Kids are Better Off Reading Physical Books Instead of Digital Books
Reading physical books instead of digital books offer more benefits for and improved cognitive development in young children. One key benefit is that physical books provide a sensory experience that digital books cannot replicate. Lee Scott, chair of The Goddard School’s Educational Advisory Board, joined CBS 58 to discuss these benefits along with the importance of reading with young children.
Parent Teacher Collaboration: Not All It Can Be
When it comes to a child’s education, it’s best practice for parents/caregivers to join with teachers to make the early school experience work best for everyone. Taking your child to school is typically their first important “outside the family” journey and collaboration is key to make sure it’s an important and productive one. Dr. Kyle Pruett, member of The Goddard School’s Educational Advisory Board, shares four things parents should remember to foster healthier parent-teacher collaboration in Psychology Today.
April Poindexter of Goddard Systems On How to Raise Children Who Feel Loved and Connected
Parenting is challenging. We all try so hard to give our all to our children. We desperately want them to feel loved and connected. But somehow there is often a disconnect. April Poindexter, director of early childhood education programs, shares steps that parents can take to help their children feel loved and connected in Authority Magazine.
How to Talk to Kids About Diversity
Talking to young children about diversity in an open and positive way can help them develop a sense of appreciation for differences. However, knowing how to have the conversation can be challenging. Dr. April Poindexter, Goddard’s director of early childhood education programs, joined Milwaukee, WI’s CBS 58 to share tips on how parents can talk to young children about this sensitive topic.
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