Resilience Isn’t Just for Grownups: Teaching Kids to Cope, Recover, and Rise
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines resilience as “a stable trajectory of healthy functioning after a highly…
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Kindergarten at PCA
The kindergarten year is when children become leaders in their classrooms. Younger students look up to them, and…
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Gimme a Break: Why Your Child Should Not Do Extra Chinese or Academic Lessons on the Weekend
🌿 Kids Need Downtime Too All humans need a mental break, some time to relax, restore, and recharge….
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Parental Self-Care: Essential for Healthy Families
Parenting is incredibly rewarding, but it can also lead to stress and burnout. There is significant societal pressure…
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Gross Motor Skills: Building the Foundation for Language Development
Why Movement Matters for Language At first glance, gross motor skills and language development may seem unrelated. Gross…
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PCA Named 2025 Philly Family Favorite Honoree for Language Immersion Preschool!
We are thrilled to share some exciting news: Philadelphia Chinese Academy (PCA) has been named a 2025 Family…
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A Gentle Start: Why We Phase-In the Montessori Way
Imagine Your Child’s First Day You’ve just arrived at a brand new job. You don’t know anyone. Some…
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Parenting Without Perfection: Embracing the Joy of “Good Enough”
Why Perfectionism and Parenting Don’t Mix Voltaire famously said, “Perfection is the enemy of the good.” While he…
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Guiding Toddlers Through Big Emotions and Life’s Transitions
Adjusting to the world is a daunting task for young children. They are learning everything—language, routines, school rules,…
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That’s mine: Teaching the Art of Sharing
Teaching a child to share can be challenging, but it’s an essential skill for social development and long-term…
