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Choosing a preschool can feel like one of the major decisions you'll make as a parent, and with so many options, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Montessori, traditional, half-day, full-day... where do you even begin? A great first step is understanding the different educational philosophies and what they prioritize. Once you know what each approach offers, it becomes much easier to identify the environment that aligns with your child's and family's needs.

Swipe through to explore some of the most common preschool philosophies and discover what makes each one unique!

Some conversations feel especially important right now — and this is one of them. 💛

We’re honored to welcome Shayna Abraham, founder of Prepare To Bloom and Beyond the NICU, for an honest and deeply compassionate Teach Play Learn Featured Expert conversation:

Supporting Families Through the Hard Stuff: Teen Mental Health, Motherhood, and Finding the Right Care

May 28th at 11:30a PST/2:30p EST

For nearly two decades, Shayna has supported families navigating some of life’s most tender and overwhelming seasons — from adolescent mental health crises and therapeutic placements to the emotional realities of parenting through uncertainty, caregiving, and healing.

As both a professional and a mother who experienced a 112-day NICU journey herself, Shayna brings a rare combination of expertise, honesty, and grounded compassion to this conversation.

Together, we’ll explore:
✨ Teen mental health and what families are facing right now
✨ What higher levels of care and therapeutic placements actually look like
✨ How to support children while also caring for yourself as a parent
✨ The emotional weight families carry during crisis and transition seasons
✨ Why families need guidance, connection, and community, not shame

This conversation is for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone supporting young people through hard seasons.
Because sometimes the most powerful thing we can offer families is not perfection or quick answers, but steadiness, support, and the reminder that they do not have to navigate this alone.

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AI is rapidly becoming part of our children's educational journey and professional futures.

So how do we guide our children to use it well?

In this session, Adam McGrath breaks it down in a digestible way:
→ What AI is and isn’t in simple, practical terms
→ How it’s showing up in schools today
→ How to help your child think, not just get answers

🗓 April 27th | 3:30 PM PST/6:30PM EST
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Free play is where some of the most important learning happens.
In a world full of schedules, structure, and pressure to “do more,” unstructured, child-led play can feel… uncomfortable. Like maybe we should be stepping in, guiding more, or making it more “productive.”
But here’s a shift reflect on:
Play is the work.
When children engage in free play, they’re building problem-solving skills, creativity, independence, communication, and resilience.
You don’t have to lead it!
Create the space.
Offer open-ended materials.
Step back.
Let them explore, imagine, and even get a little bored. That’s often where the magic starts.
Free play builds on itself. The more space children have for it, the more meaningful it becomes.
If you’ve been wondering whether you’re “doing enough,” this is your reminder: you are.
Save this for later + share with a parent who needs to hear it 🤍

These simple, portable play ideas keep kids engaged, support creativity, and make waiting feel a little easier on everyone - kids and parents alike. Perfect for waiting rooms, restaurants, and travel. Save this to have in your back pocket the next time you find yourself in one of those in-between moments! 🙌🏽

☀️ Summer Camp Planning Made Easier ☀️
Looking for summer camps in the Los Angeles & South Bay area but not sure where to start? There are so many options — and the best fit depends on your child’s interests, personality, and schedule.
In this carousel, we’ve rounded up camp ideas by category to help you start exploring.

Whether your child loves building, performing, exploring outdoors, or trying something new, there’s a summer program out there that can help them grow, make friends, and have fun.

✨ But we know sorting through all the options can feel overwhelming.
DM us “SUMMER” and we’ll help you:
• Narrow down the best camps for your child
• Think through schedules and locations
• Build a summer plan that actually works for your family
Let’s make summer feel exciting — not stressful.

When behavior gets louder this time of year, it’s not random.

By late winter, routines slip, patience runs thin, and both kids and adults feel the mid-year dip. Instead of asking “What’s wrong?” we can ask: What is the nervous system communicating?

Join us March 12 at 1:30 PM to explore:
✨ What dysregulation really is
✨ Why Feb–March brings behavior spikes
✨ Skill gaps vs. defiance
✨ How adult bandwidth affects regulation
✨ Practical strategies for home & classrooms

For parents, caregivers, educators, and leaders who want tools.
🔗 Save your seat and join us live.
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