Mother’s Day is celebrated on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Did you know Mother’s Day originated with a woman named Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia? Anna’s mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, organized “Mothers’ Day Work Clubs” to combat unsanitary living conditions among poor women in West Virginia. The elder Jarvis was concerned about the high infant mortality rate and wanted to educate and help mothers who needed it the most. On Read More
Easter is Sunday, March 31. Christians all over the world celebrate this holiest of days by reflecting on the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter activities for children usually include decorating eggs and having Easter egg hunts. Kids dress up in their Sunday best as they look forward to receiving colorful baskets stuffed with chocolate bunnies, jelly beans and other sweet treats. Easter is not only Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and civil rights leader who envisioned a better world free from discrimination and hatred. He led marches for the right to vote for people of color, for an end to Jim Crow laws and for other civil rights. King successfully oversaw the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which led to a United States Supreme Court decision that declared the Alabama and Montgomery Read More
It can be challenging for families to gather in person during the holidays – whether due to age, distance, illness, or cost of travel. This time of year can also be hard for elders who are alone. The following five ideas can keep your kids connected with their older loved ones during the holiday season and help them spread joy in creative ways! Send a handwritten letter In Read More
Did you know the food served at the very first Thanksgiving didn’t consist of turkey, collard greens, candied yams or macaroni and cheese? According to historical records, the Pilgrims and Native Americans ate deer, lobster, corn, eel and stuffing made of shelled chestnuts. The meal lasted for three days. Talk about a feast! This Thanksgiving provides an opportunity not only to bond with your family over the dinner Read More
Many of us recognize November as the month where we celebrate Thanksgiving and look forward to gathering with family and friends around a scrumptious dinner table. But November is also Native American Heritage Month. President George H. W. Bush made this declaration on August 3, 1990 as a way to honor the contributions of American Indians with programs, ceremonies and activities. Native American Heritage Month celebrates the cultures, traditions, and Read More
We are thrilled that Mayor Jim Kenney recently visited Bambinou Academy Center as part of our partnership with the PHLpreK program. Mayor Kenney toured our center and read Three Little Pigs to the students. I am so proud of our young learners who were so attentive and well-behaved during the mayor’s visit. I’m especially honored that Bambinou Academy Center was featured in the PHLpreK newsletter for their February Provider Read More
Celebrating the Christmas holiday doesn’t have to break the bank. You can create a mood on a budget that is festive and memorable. If you’re looking for unique and inexpensive ways to ring in this magical time of the year, the following four tips can help you and your loved ones have a holiday to remember! 1) Swap out ordinary items for festive ones. Decorating your home is Read More
Thanksgiving is a joyous time of year. The holiday gives us a chance to reconnect with family, reflect on everything we’re grateful for and enjoy delicious, soul-satisfying meals. But with food and gas prices on the rise, in addition to other life stressors, it can be hard to get into the spirit of gratitude. If you’re feeling anxious about preparing for Thanksgiving, here are five tips to ease Read More
As the saying goes, “Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad.” Studies have shown that when fathers are involved in their children’s lives, their kids display improved academic achievement, have higher self-esteem, have greater self-respect and are more likely to have stable, loving relationships of their own as they grow older. Since strong, engaged fathers are the pillars of a Read More
