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A Note from our Executive Director
Dear Lori,
This month, we celebrated Independence Day. But as parents, teachers, and caregivers, every day should be a celebration of independence. For all of us who care for children, the bittersweet truth is that if we are successful, our children grow up to be independent, separate, and self-sufficient. Watching our children grow can be both a joy and painful. As we hear our two-year olds proclaim, “NO! I do it myself!" We may simultaneously feel pride and frustration. That’s where a partnership with preschool comes in.
At LEAP, we support children to be independent – to feed themselves, to regulate their feelings, to use their words. Next month, we will see our children start anew – they may be entering Kindergarten and T-K, or starting college. We may shed a tear, as they walk away from us, proud, capable, and independent. This independence deserves all the fireworks and celebration we can muster.
If you’d like to join us for a Breakfast with Babies to learn more about how we nurture growth and independence, please contact Kara Shoemaker.
Lori Goodman
Executive Director
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