Hampton Roads Show - Interview
The new school year is right around the corner for students in Hampton Roads. Executive Director, Diane Umstead, joined The Hampton Roads...
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Smart Beginnings
- May 24
Got Bias? (Part Two)
It is a known fact that we all have implicit biases. That includes you, and you, and yes, you. These unconscious decisions that guide our...
Smart Beginnings
- May 24
Got Bias?
Picture it… a child care program on the beautiful island of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands just hired their first male teacher to work in the...
Smart Beginnings
- May 24
What will we tell the children, Part II
Last summer, like many other organizations, Smart Beginnings Virginia Peninsula issued a statement and blog post called: What will we...
Smart Beginnings
- May 24
Whistle While You Work
Families know that children should be involved in household chores. But when do you start and how to you make doing chores more...
Smart Beginnings
- May 24
How Parents Can Soothe the Car Line Stress
For many families, a return to school or childcare has meant contending with the morning line of cars waiting to transport their precious...
Smart Beginnings
- May 24
Time Flies!!
As I was looking at a new referral on my desk, I noticed a familiar name and thought, "Hmmm, could it be her? Nahhh, no way!! She...
Smart Beginnings
- May 24
Back to School!
It is the beginning of September and everyone knows what that means: it’s time to get ready for another school year! But, this year will...
Smart Beginnings
- May 24
How much is too much screen time?
Most people are aware that too much screen time can have negative impacts on young children. Human to human interactions are critical to...
Smart Beginnings
- May 24
What will we tell the children?
“I can’t believe what you say because I see what you do.” — James Baldwin Seared into my mind are the images of black and brown people...
Smart Beginnings
- May 24
Your Kitchen is a Classroom
The kitchen is usually the hub of a home. It is also a wonderful classroom. The skills used in a kitchen are valuable and yet sometimes...
Smart Beginnings
- May 24
Shining a Spotlight on "Essential Personnel"
During this pandemic, our community has demonstrated that we are made up of many local heroes; we call them “essential personnel.”...
Smart Beginnings
- May 24
Homeschooling today
In response to the global pandemic of the coronavirus, many public schools and child care centers have closed down across the United...
Smart Beginnings
- May 24
Brush with your head, not just with your hands
Many of us grew up in a household where we were taught to brush our teeth every day, two or three times a day, or after every meal. For...
Smart Beginnings
- May 24
Making history in Richmond!
The 2020 Virginia Legislative Session opens today January 8, 2020! What Virginians will discuss about early childhood education, maternal...
Smart Beginnings
- May 24
Low Birth Weight
What is low birth weight? The normal range of birth weight is from 5.5 to 8.75 pounds. Any baby weighing less than 5.5 pounds is low...
Smart Beginnings
- May 24
Baby’s First Foods for Busy Families
As a working parent, I worried about how I would manage to feed my son three healthy, nutritious meals a day. I was interested in making...
Smart Beginnings
- May 24
Collective Impact: Working Together For a Better Tomorrow
Smart Beginnings Virginia Peninsula is working to ensure that each child is born healthy and enters kindergarten ready to succeed in...
Smart Beginnings
- May 24
Drop Off Blues: Tips to Help Your Child Transition into a Preschool Setting
Preschool drop off can be one of the most challenging times of the day. It’s hard enough leaving your toddler each day to go to work...
Smart Beginnings
- May 24
Kindergarten Readiness
Yet another milestone. It probably seems like yesterday that your baby struggled to get out their first word, or tumbled time and time...
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