Warm up to a winter party

When the excitement of the holidays is over and we’re faced with 2-3 more months of winter, parents find themselves digging deep into their bags of tricks for ways to entertain the kids. Indoor crafts and play dates can get old, so here at Pear Tree, our cure for the winter blahs is to give . . . → Read More: Warm up to a winter party

Dear Santa, I’ve been a very good girl.

Every year the US Postal Service processes thousands of letters addressed in block letters to: “Santa Claus, The North Pole.” Each one is carefully written by a hopeful child, and just as carefully delivered by an earnest mail carrier. No one questions whether or not it will get there without a proper address (of course . . . → Read More: Dear Santa, I’ve been a very good girl.

Learning to say, “Thank you.”

It’s Christmas day and the whole family has gathered at grandma’s house to exchange gifts. All eyes are on your 4-yr. old as she excitedly rips open grandma’s gift. What will it be? More importantly, you worry, how will she react? Will she remember to say thank you?

The holidays are filled with teaching moments . . . → Read More: Learning to say, “Thank you.”

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