Five questions to ask before registering your twins for preschool

By: Linda Jenkins

It’s that time of year when moms of twins start looking around for preschools. If you live in a place where preschools are private and you have options, it’s important to ask some questions.
I’m a mom of three and a half-year-old twins, who are thriving in preschool now. I wanted to share my list of important topics to ask, before registering your twins for preschool – communication, safety, curriculum, discipline, and costs. I learned by example, (with some hiccups along the way), but in the end, my twins both love attending preschool, even
when they can’t agree on anything else.

How do you choose books that are right for your kids? Here are some pointers.

Can you believe that ending?

Need to decide on good books for your children to read?  Don’t know where to start? These tips are here to help.

Reading is an important part of your children’s development. Knowing how to read a book is a key part of life, and you as parents have the tools to teach your kiddies how to do so. The best way to get your child started is to introduce them to books at an early age.

From birth to 6 months, your baby should have books with big pictures and bright colors that grab their attention. Having a book that can interest them is the key. Soft covered books that are baby friendly are great, and most can go in the crib with your children. You can prop them up and they can look at the pictures while they fall asleep.

Thinking About Preschool? Read These Tips!

by: Notoya Green.

-I hate to break it to you, but the preschool admissions process is right around the corner if you are thinking about preschool for Fall. So here are some rock solid tips to help you with creating your list of schools and getting into the school of your choice!!!

1. Generally in NYC, preschool applications are due the year before your child enters preschool. There are some schools with rolling admissions, but most preschools in NYC will require you to apply a year in advance.

2. Parents of older children (3 and over) will likely have an easier time getting into preschool. There are more schools to choose from for older children (not all schools have a program for kids under 3) and the class sizes are larger. So there are more seats available!

3. When creating your list of preschools think about the school’s:

• Location – You generally want a school that is close to home. Remember your child won’t just be going to school there. They will also attend play dates there, birthday parties etc.).

Separate Classes or the Same? One Twin Moms Experience-

Told By: Toby Amir Fox-Toby resides in Phoenix, Arizona where she attempts to juggle a husband, three kids, a dog and a full-time job as a fund development officer without losing her sanity.

“The first time someone mentioned separating my twins in school they were 21 months old and preparing to enter a Two’s classroom.

Hannah and Abbie have been attending daycare/preschool since they were 13 weeks old and my husband and I had always planned on separating them in school at some point. In the long-run, we felt that separating would be in their best interest, but envisioned doing it when they were older and entering elementary school.  So when then teacher mentioned separating the girls as they prepared to transition into a Two’s classroom I was vehemently opposed to the idea. My twins had ALWAYS fought relentlessly over anything and everything. I used to tell people that after 8 ½ months in the womb they were ready for a trial separation. But their behavior was also age-appropriate, and I felt that the school was pushing separation because it was easier to separate the girls than deal with the problem itself. As I said to one teacher, “if my kids weren’t twins you would never have suggested putting them in different classes. You would have simply managed the situation differently.”

Never did I imagine that they would consciously choose to separate from each other.