Philadelphia Chinese Academy is proud to be the 
Philadelphia Chinese Academy is proud to be nominated as an Honoree for Language Immersion by 
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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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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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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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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Top Ten Tips for Tranquil Transitions with Toddlers
Why Transitions Can Be Stressful for Toddlers From the moment toddlers wake up, their day is a series…
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Addressing Aggression in Children: Strategies for Parents
Understanding Aggressive Behavior Regardless of how peaceful, loving, supportive, empathetic, patient, and kind we are as parents, sometimes…
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How Leadership Helps Children Cope with Emotional Ups and Downs
Understanding Emotional Outbursts in Young Children Young children are naturally emotional, and understandably so. They have limited agency—adults…
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Striking a Balance between Praise and Self-Motivation
“Am I praising my child too much and inflating their ego?” “Am I withholding compliments and risking their…
