Numbers, Thermometers, and When to Call the Doctor December 1, 2018 We look forward to so many of baby’s firsts, but there are some firsts that aren’t so fun. It’s bound to happen at some point: Your baby isn’t acting like himself and you notice he’s warm. It’s hard not to panic, but knowing in […]

Originally published on the NAEYC blog: As Halloween approaches, Marilou Hyson, PhD, former associate executive director at NAEYC, talks about young children’s fears. Much of Marilou’s research and writing has focused on early childhood emotional development. What is too scary for children at different ages? Each child is different, so it’s difficult to give hard […]

From PBS.org: The first day of a new preschool, or even the first day in a new classroom in the old preschool, can be met with a mix of excitement and anxiety for kids and parents alike. Although it’s fun to embark on a new adventure and many preschoolers delight in the feeling of being […]

Originally published in the August 2018 print and online version of Richmond Family Magazine By Alison Soloman, R.N. We don’t usually associate the phrase “history repeats itself” with illness, but sometimes diseases we thought were ancient history – or at least so uncommon they slide off the radar – make a sneaky comeback. Here’s a look […]

LeafSpring Schools Named a Top Global Franchise, Awarded AdvancED Corporation Accreditation Two honors recognize LeafSpring Schools as innovators and leaders in both the early education and franchising industries (JULY 2018) – LeafSpring Schools, a Richmond-VA based early education childcare franchise, recently received two accolades: Named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Global Franchise list and awarded AdvancED […]

1. Avoid sunburns like the plague 2. Swim Smart 3. Stay Away From Stings and Bites 4. Overheating/dehydration/and heat rashes 5. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED IN THE CAR FOR A MINUTE! Read more.

Good activity habits begin early in your child’s life. As early as infancy, you can help your child grow lifelong healthy play habits. Your child learns from you, so while you help him be active, try to do the same activities! Learn more from the National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness.

Good eating habits begin early in your child’s life. As early as infancy, you can help your child grow lifelong healthy eating habits. You are your child’s best role model so while you help her to eat healthy, try to do the same too! Learn more from the National Center on Early Childhood Health & […]

Summer is a time of exploration and fun. Children at Camp Blue Sky and Camp Little Cloud will go on their own adventures during the day. And we encourage parents to extend these adventures at story time at home, as well. Reading is the perfect way to learn about summer fun and encourage children to […]

By: Steven A. Ramos, MBA CLSS, Owner of LeafSpring School at Geist The latest research is clear: A child’s brain undergoes an amazing period of development from birth to three, producing more than a million neural connections each second causing the baby’s brain to change rapidly. There’s a big difference between the first two months of […]

Building design is a huge part of our success. In everything we do, we think of the health, wellness and safety of each child. This article provides a nice overview on school safety, a topic we see all-too-often in the news, from a design perspective. Read more from EdSpaces.

One of the first things I learned in medical school is that medicine is, indeed, an art—not a science. So is parenting. This is something I learned long after becoming a pediatrician, but shortly after becoming a parent. Having grown up in a home with a mother who is truly an artist (the paint-to-canvas kind), and […]