Today we're talking ALL things preschool with some of the best - Jen Lofquist and Jess Esquivel from Kids Under Construction Preschool in Sterling, VA. https://kucpreschool.org/

Almost all parents know the impact a healthy preschool environment can have on kids' confidence, love for learning and emotional intelligence and this season is just so special in SO many ways. We discuss their favorite moments of teaching toddlers, when you know your child is ready for preschool, some REALLY practical tips for what to look for in a preschool (when you're child IS ready) and what the transition looks like for the entire family. One of my FAVORITE things is finding people who are truly walking in God's purpose for their lives and it exudes from who they are! These two are such a beautiful example of that and no matter what season you're in, I know you'll get SO much out of it!

The Director of KUC, Jen is a Mom of two amazing kids now thriving in their 20s and off in their own lives and lives in Ashburn with her husband! She began working at KUC Preschool in 2005 after applying to a job ad and became the Director in 2007. As she’ll share today, she has a tough time calling preschool teacher “work” because they just have so much fun and she loves how every day brings something new and different.

The Assistant Director of KUC, Jess Esquivel is a Mom of 3 (all of whom have gone to KUC) and lives with her husband in Sterling. She has a background in education and a passion for helping children grow into strong independent people. Jess’s favorite part of her job is helping children to know their beautiful confidence and learn their incredible strengths, which you’ll hear her share about today in our discussion.

If you’re local and in the market for a preschool for your child in the coming years, Kids Under Construction’s actual goal is that when a child leaves us they know they are loved, capable of anything they wish, and have the self confidence to go out and make their wishes reality, based in faith and love completely. You truly can’t ask for much more during these years.

Check them out here: https://kucpreschool.org/

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Today we're talking about the gift that keeps on giving: The Joy List - a powerful tool that highlights the little things that spark happiness in our lives, regardless of what’s happening around us.

It's SO easy to make and one of my favorite things to reference and use as I plan out my time. I share a few things on my list and some of the benefits it brings to your daily life.

What’s one thing on your joy list? Share it in the comments!

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Today on the pod, my friend Alicia Mott-Comitto shares her season of parenting through two NICU babies, the youngest of which has Klinefelter Syndrome. She’s honest about the grief that goes along with the expectations we set as parents, how trauma drives an out-of-body experience and how to get through it when you’re in the thick of it. She shares the honest realities of being a special needs parent and the stages of grief, but SO much joy, that comes with it.

This conversation is so relatable for any parent walking through hard seasons with kids, as we cover what to expect, what you need to remember and how SPECIFIC prayers are the best in the midst of these seasons.

Alicia Mott-Comitto is the Mom of 4 boys and lives with her husband in New York. She's a musician, author, certified meditation coach and facilitator on the app Insight Timer where her voice calms millions through daily meditations and music. Check her out here: https://insighttimer.com/AliciaMottComitto

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