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Mother’s Day

  Did you know that the first largely recognized Mother’s Day Celebration is due in part to the financial backing of a Pennsylvania resident? Back in 1908, thanks to funding from John Wanamaker of Philadelphia, thousands of people attended a Mother’s Day event at one of Wanamaker’s retail stores.  The celebration was prompted by Anna […]

Separation Anxiety

According to Stanford Medicine, most children between the ages of 18 months to 3 years of age experience some type of separation anxiety. Even infants can experience separation anxiety once they have object permanence (as early as 4 to 5 months of age), but more commonly around 9 months of age.    If the anxiety continues […]

When to Begin the Child Care Search

  It is amazing how many parents wait until just a few weeks before returning to work to secure just the right childcare setting.  When is the ideal time to begin this elusive search?  Honestly, the sooner, the better.  Any quality early childhood program will most likely be enrolling from a waitlist. Like many other […]

Heightened Security Practices

  The number one concern in any group setting is security.  In this modern day and age this concern extends to school settings, as well.    We, at Newtown Discovery Preschool, are very cognizant of security and take pride in our extensive measures. Security starts before entering the building. Our building has 36 cameras strategically […]

How to Remain Calm When Your Toddler Hits

Hitting is a common behavior among toddlers, and it can be challenging for parents to know how to respond. It is important to understand that hitting is a normal part of child development;  children at this age are still learning how to express their emotions and communicate effectively. However, it is also important to address […]