Philadelphia Chinese Academy is proud to be the 
Philadelphia Chinese Academy is proud to be nominated as an Honoree for Language Immersion by 
What Growth Looks Like at PCA: Milestones, Not Metrics
When parents ask how their child is growing, what they are often really asking is whether things are…
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A Few Clothing Tips to Make Mornings Easier
“NOOOOOO. I want to wear my jeans. I want to wear my blue overalls. I want to wear…
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Growing Redwoods: Why Early Childhood Is About Roots, Not Branches
When we think about children growing, it’s natural to focus on what we can see: milestones, skills and…
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Multi-Age Magic: Why Mixed Ages Accelerate Social + Cognitive Growth
One of the first things parents often notice in a Montessori classroom is that children of different ages…
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How Should Parents Handle Picky Eaters?
Trust This: Children Won’t Starve Themselves Picky eating is a completely normal part of child development. It often…
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Discipline, Montessori Style: Managing Behavior at Home
Discipline often gets a bad rap. It’s commonly associated with scolding, deprivation, and punishment. But the word “discipline”…
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Top 10 Tips: How to Partner with PCA to Support Your Child’s Social and Emotional Development
We hear this all the time: “My child is different at school than home.” Parents often report that…
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Supporting Bilingualism at Home: Top 10 Media Recommendations for Non-Mandarin-Speaking Parents
If you don’t speak Mandarin, you might wonder how to reinforce your child’s Chinese language learning at home….
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Is Montessori Too Lenient on Tantrums and Other Behavior Issues?
The Montessori Approach to Behavior The Montessori method is not too lenient when addressing behavior issues like tantrums…
