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
Parents should always look for ways to celebrate their children and support them on their pathway to academic achievement. Encouraging your child’s emotional and creative growth at a young age improves academic performance and cognitive development as you raise up the next generation of leaders. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) believes in the importance of advocating for young learners. Their Week of the Read More
Most people have personal goals they set every January to be the best they can be – whether it’s weight loss, learning a new language or managing money better. But making resolutions as a family this new year can help strengthen your family unit and also be an excellent way to model goal-setting for your little ones. Below are five resolutions you and your family can embrace in Read More