One Family’s CCNS Decision

When our son turned two and we faced a big decision as parents: Do we start sending him to school or wait another year? Many parents face this same challenging…

Choosing a Kindergarten

It can be a difficult decision to choose a Kindergarten program for your soon to be 5 year old. This year, CCNS is giving a a quick guide to Kindergartens…

The CCNS Experience

In Kith, (a book I recommend to all CCNS parents), Jay Griffiths asks, Why are our kids so unhappy? Her diagnosis--they don’t get enough time outdoors. The word “kith,” mainly…

Myrtle Spurge

Myrtle spurge (also known as creeping spurge or donkey tail spurge) is a perennial, herbaceous plant. It is an escaped ornamental that inhabits fields, rangelands, gardens, disrupted areas, and along…

Wild Child

Oh yeah, the wild one. The one who can’t stop moving, can’t stay on task, and is super creative. You know the one. And all that chaos, it’s actually a…