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🗓️ 1 December 2025
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The gap between expectations and reality determines whether we feel happy or disappointed. From empty-nest parents hoping for daily texts to tourists experiencing "Paris syndrome," our expectations shape our emotions. Sometimes adjusting expectations—rather than changing reality—is the key to happiness.
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| 0:00.0 | Did you know that infants are ready to learn sign language? |
| 0:03.5 | Two-year-olds are ready to learn the basics of science, and three-year-olds are ready to learn coding? |
| 0:08.9 | Your child is ready to learn, and at Primrose schools, teachers make the most of this time by creating a joyful, purposeful learning experience unlike any other. |
| 0:19.4 | For instance, have you heard of the Primrose Friends? In every |
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| 0:30.2 | joyful, meaningful, and memorable. From exploring generosity with Benjamin the Bear to practicing honesty with Peanut the Pony, |
| 0:40.6 | every friend plays a special part in helping children learn important values while having |
| 0:46.9 | plenty of fun along the way. We can all use some friends like that. You can learn more at primrose schools.com. Now enrolling infants through |
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| 1:07.6 | but let's be honest, they can also be a lot. There's so much to cook, so much to |
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