http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:47:14 -0700 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:07:41 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Is-fruit-juice-the-best-choice-for-your-preschooler?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner As parents, we all strive to make the best choices for our children.  One of the most important choices that we begin making from the start is what to feed our babies.  As time goes on, children develop their own tastes and preferences, ... parents healthy habits food families health Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:07:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Is-fruit-juice-the-best-choice-for-your-preschooler?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m10d27-H1N1-vaccine-available-for-preschoolers-in-Will-County?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner  For those of us living and working in Will County, an initial quantity of the H1N1 flu vaccine has arrived.  Beginning October 28th, the Will County Health Department will begin dispensing the flu shots in a nasal mist form to thos... parents healthy habits families health Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:39:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m10d27-H1N1-vaccine-available-for-preschoolers-in-Will-County?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Halloween-safety-tips-for-preschoolers?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner Halloween is just around the corner and your preschooler probably has his costume within arm's reach at all times.  And the parents of preschoolers love that their 3 and 4 year-olds get to experience all the fun of the holiday, yet with M... parents families health safety halloween holiday Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:58:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Halloween-safety-tips-for-preschoolers?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Great-Halloween-costume-ideas-for-your-preschooler?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner  As we move from apples to pumpkins this month, kids everywhere are searching for the perfect Halloween costume. If you're in need of ideas for your little preschooler this year, check below and be sure to scare!Send Me To The Zoo! Lion, Ti... preschool parents halloween holiday costume Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:55:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Great-Halloween-costume-ideas-for-your-preschooler?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m9d23-How-to-add-music-to-your-preschoolers-day?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner       Kids playing instruments is music to the ears!We all know the importance of music; not only is it a form of art, but also a great way to introduce the world of different sounds, beats and vocals to your preschooler.Pres... preschool families activities music fun Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:03:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m9d23-How-to-add-music-to-your-preschoolers-day?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Why-your-preschooler-needs-a-bedtime?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner Bedtime is meant to give parents some peace and quiet.  Unfortunately for many, bedtime is just plain exhausting.  Because bedtime battles can be a nightly occurrence, many parents find themselves giving into their little one's demands and ... preschool parents healthy habits health Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:55:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Why-your-preschooler-needs-a-bedtime?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Great-places-to-take-your-preschooler-apple-picking?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner Tis the season for apple picking!  Apple picking is a great fall activity that includes fun for all ages.  Here is a complete list of U-Pick apple orchards located in the Chicagoland area.  To visit their homepage, click on the links b... food families activities fun fall Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:40:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Great-places-to-take-your-preschooler-apple-picking?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Looking-for-a-great-way-to-get-your-preschooler-to-eat-healthy?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner               Feed your little chickins just what they need!Getting your preschooler to eat healthy is enough of a challenge, let alone making sure he hits all of his food gro... preschool parents healthy habits food health Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:18:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Looking-for-a-great-way-to-get-your-preschooler-to-eat-healthy?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Talking-with-your-preschooler-about-September-11th?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner      This Friday is the 8th anniversary of September 11thThis Friday marks the 8th anniversary of September 11th.  The tragic events that occurred that day left Americans feeling scared and vulnerable.  Although the... preschool parents teachers september 11 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:40:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Talking-with-your-preschooler-about-September-11th?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Germy-Wormy-Germ-Smart-teaches-preschoolers-about-germs?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner  As we head into the fall season, you're probably concerned about how you're going to protect your preschooler from germs.  Kids are always spreading germs, mainly because they don't understand what germs are and how to protect themselves.T... preschool healthy habits handwashing health Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:45:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Germy-Wormy-Germ-Smart-teaches-preschoolers-about-germs?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Managing-food-allergies-in-the-preschool-classroom?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner      Managing food allergies isn't always a piece of pieThe preschool years are filled with fun, exciting new milestones that any parent is pleased to go through.  Unfortunately, dealing with food allergies isn't one of ... preschool parents healthy habits food teachers Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:29:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Managing-food-allergies-in-the-preschool-classroom?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Fun-for-your-preschooler-this-Labor-Day-weekend?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner              The end of summer is almost here!Labor Day weekend is right around the corner and you want to make the most out of this holiday!  Labor Day is not only a day for relaxation... preschool food families event fun Labor Day Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:51:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Fun-for-your-preschooler-this-Labor-Day-weekend?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Serving-healthy-snacks-at-preschool?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner  What's on the menu at your kid's preschool?It's hard enough to choose the right preschool for your little one, so checking out the preschool menu is often overlooked by many parents. But what's being served at your kid's preschool is more ... preschool parents healthy habits food Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:05:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Serving-healthy-snacks-at-preschool?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Start-a-book-club-for-your-preschooler?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner       Your preschooler will love his new book club!Every parent of a preschooler knows the importance of reading with their child.  Not only does reading have an educational value, but it also gives an opportunity to bon... preschool parents activities reading books Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:48:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Start-a-book-club-for-your-preschooler?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Parenting-101-How-do-I-get-my-preschooler-to-share-toys?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner                      There's no end to sharing smiles!Whether it's at preschool, during a playdate, or just at home with siblings, getting your presch... preschool activities fun sharing playdate Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:29:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Parenting-101-How-do-I-get-my-preschooler-to-share-toys?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m8d25-What-does-it-mean-for-a-preschool-to-be-state-accredited?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner Choosing a preschool isn't easy, especially when there are so many available.  When hunting through your list of schools, you may have wondered what it really means for a school to be accredited.It sounds fancy - but does it make a preschool bet... preschool parents families accreditation Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:21:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m8d25-What-does-it-mean-for-a-preschool-to-be-state-accredited?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Mary-Sears-Childrens-Academy-to-open-this-fall-in-Joliet?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner                Preschool is another reason to smile!Choosing the right preschool for your child isn't easy, but living in the Chicagoland area means lots of choices that families h... preschool learning teachers families Sun, 23 Aug 2009 07:33:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Mary-Sears-Childrens-Academy-to-open-this-fall-in-Joliet?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m8d22-Parenting-101-How-can-I-get-my-preschooler-to-try-new-foods?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner Who knew that getting your preschooler to eat his veggies would be so tough?  Don't fret - preschoolers are often picky eaters and it has more to do than just with how food tastes.During these years, preschoolers are testing their limits and try... preschool healthy habits food families Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:28:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m8d22-Parenting-101-How-can-I-get-my-preschooler-to-try-new-foods?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m8d20-The-coolest-crayons-for-your-preschooler?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner Preschoolers are creative by nature - they love anything that has to do with coloring, cutting or gluing in order to create their masterpieces.Too bad so many art supplies are difficult for tiny hands, including marker caps that are too hard to put b... preschool children activities artwork Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:11:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m8d20-The-coolest-crayons-for-your-preschooler?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Making-your-preschoolers-playdate-fun?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner Preschool has started and your little one is probably quite the social butterfly, meeting all new friends and faces!  It won't be long before your preschooler is asking for a playdate!Playdates are important for kids.  They expand their fri... preschool children friends sharing playdate Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:19:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5760-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Making-your-preschoolers-playdate-fun?cid=exrss-Chicago-Preschool-Examiner