Philadelphia Chinese Academy is proud to be the 
Philadelphia Chinese Academy is proud to be nominated as an Honoree for Language Immersion by 
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…
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Toddlers Gone Wild: Adventures Without Strollers, Pouches, and Trays
Parenting toddlers can be an all-hands-on-deck experience, and it’s completely natural to lean on helpful tools. They simplify…
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The Problem: Tired Mornings, Tardy Starts
When children have trouble waking up in the morning, the whole day can be derailed. Delay compresses the…
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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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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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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…
