EFC Parent Blog

Our 2018 Photo Album highlights some of the many wonderful moments that took place at Especially for Children this year! It is amazing to stop and think about how much your child has changed and grown in just one year. We are thankful that you...

We feel privileged when EFC families take the time to share their family and cultural traditions. It is a wonderful experience for both the children and the teaching staff, and we all benefit by learning from one another! If you have a family or cultural...

by Angie Williams After the long winter we had, any activity that our family can participate in outside in the sunshine sounds like an excellent idea. I have never been known for my green thumb, and in fact always feel a bit guilty when given a...

Try walking around with a child who’s going, “Wow, wow! Look at that dirty dog! Look at that burned-down house! Look at that red sky!” And the child points and you look, and you see, and you start going, “Wow! Look at that huge crazy...

It has been a wonderful year at Especially for Children, and we want to thank you again for choosing our program. We've gathered together some of the special moments of learning and fun from across EFC centers in a photo slide show. Check it out, and...

As a follow-up to our Especially for Parents article, Supporting Your Child's Reading Development, below is a sampling from the list of the "Best Books for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners" from the Institute of Reading Development. Enjoy some of these classics with your child, and if...