Episode 186 – Bullying amongst young children can be hard to identify and address. In this episode, Jeremy Rubenstein, CEO of Box Out Bullying, shares why it’s important to define…
Printable childcare supply list for parents
It’s that time of year again. The dreaded back-to-school daycare supply list gets sent to your email, and you begin to sweat. Now you have to go spend all this Monday on…
6 recycling activities for preschoolers
Recycling and sustainability is an important concept to introduce to preschoolers, and will only become a more important part of their lives in the future. Taking care of the environment,…
The Impact of Real-Time Communication on Parenting
Episode 184 – This is a very special episode with Joshua McVey, a HiMama parent and employee. Josh shares his experience using a child care app and how having insight…
How to Take Better Photos in a Preschool Classroom
Whether you’re putting together new marketing material for the school or simply hoping to capture memories for parents, photographing a room full of preschoolers can be tough. Fickle, fidgety, and…
The real cost of documentation in childcare
An average childcare center can save $1,877 a year on printing and free up 980 HOURS worth of educator time if they use HiMama! That’s over $30,000 in savings per…
Why preschool small group activities are so important
Incorporating small group activities into your daily schedule is essential for teaching cooperation and teamwork skills to preschoolers. By creating multiple learning stations in your classroom, you help to facilitate…
Activity Time Playlist for Preschools and Daycares
We know the feeling: After a restful nap, your infants, toddlers or preschoolers are beginning to wake up and get ready for what’s next. Time is ticking as you are…
Reggio Preschool At The Zoo
Episode 184 – The Buffalo Zoo runs a Reggio-inspired preschool program that uses the zoo as a learning environment. In this episode, we get the opportunity to chat with Anna…
How social-emotional learning can help challenging behavior
Often times, children who exhibit challenging behavior in the classroom have difficulty when it comes to dealing with social and emotional situations. Educators and parents sometimes have a tendency to…
