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May’s Virtues of the Month – Humanity and Helpfulness

Ebenezer’s Virtues of the Month Program is about empowering adults and children to live by their highest values. There are 52 virtues in the program. The mission of the Virtues Program is to provide empowering strategies of excellence that inspire the practice of virtues at Ebenezer Child Care Centers as well as at home. This… Read more »

May’s Parenting Tip: Why Children Need Boundaries

As a parent of young children, do you find yourself wondering why you even set boundaries when all your children seem to do is test them and try to break the boundaries you set? According to Beverly Anderson, Executive Director of Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in downtown Milwaukee, Oak Creek and West Allis/Wauwatosa,… Read more »

April’s Virtues of the Month: Cleanliness and Orderliness

Ebenezer’s Virtues of then Mont Program is about empowering adults and children to live by their highest values. The mission of the Virtues Program is to provide empowering strategies of excellence that inspire the practice of virtues at Ebenezer Child Care Centers as well as at home. This month’s virtues are: Cleanliness is keeping our… Read more »

April’s Parenting Tip: The Importance of Play

What do most happy children, successful businesspeople, teachers, and scientists have in common? They love to play and understand that play is an important part of learning. According to Beverly Anderson, Executive Director of Ebenezer Child Care Centers with locations in downtown Milwaukee, on Milwaukee’s southside, and in Oak Creek and West Allis/Wauwatosa, “Research has… Read more »

Spring-Themed Art Projects You Can Do Together

Happy Spring! We are so excited that Spring is officially here! Here are some great spring themed art projects you can do with your kiddos. We are thrilled that Real Milwaukee asked Sarah, our West Allis/Wauwatosa Coordinator, to stop by and do these activities with them! Jumble Tree: Birds of a Feather You’ll need: 1… Read more »

March’s Virtues of the Month: Compassion and Friendliness

Ebenezer’s Virtues of the Month Program is about empowering adults and children to live by their highest values. There are 52 virtues in the program. This month’s virtues are Compassion and Friendliness. Compassion is having deep empathy for the suffering of others. Compassion flows freely from the heart when we let go of judgments and… Read more »

February’s Virtues of the Month: Love & Loyalty

Ebenezer’s Virtues of the Month Program is about empowering adults and children to live by their highest values. The mission of the Virtues Program is to provide empowering strategies of excellence that inspire the practice of virtues at our child care centers as well as at home. This month’s virtues are: Love is the connection… Read more »

February Parenting Tip: Building Better Brains

Do you want to give your children the best opportunities for success in life? Your children’s early years are very important to their lifelong development. One of the most important ways you can support your children is what you are already doing: being their first and best teacher. According to Dana Brumm, Curriculum Specialist for… Read more »