Daycare dropoff is an adjustment for parents and children. The parents are often more anxious than the children, but once children know that daycare means separation from the parents, there may be meltdowns that make you rethink childcare. If you have to endure a pitiful dropoff meltdown, you might be wondering how long it will …
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If you recently had a newborn, you may think this stage is the hardest you’ll experience. There’s so little sleep, so many needs to be met, and the laundry pile only seems to grow. It can be a hard adjustment to figure out how this new precious bundle fits into your family life and routine. …
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All parents know their toddlers and young children have an abundance of energy. Many parents of young children take them to the park or enroll them in a sport so they can release all this energy. But as children get a little bit older, they may turn to technology, games, or reading for entertainment instead …
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Even though parents instinctively know there are benefits of reading to children, it’s hard to find time to read! There are seemingly more tasks to be done than hours in the day, and reading feels like something you can drop. However, research shows how important reading is for a child’s development. Here are just a …
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Children of every age love to color, paint, draw, cut, and glue. Oftentimes, the more messy the project, the more fun children have! Is all this just a mess, or is there a developmental reason for the chaos? Luckily, research shows that children love to create, and channeling their creativity has many positive benefits. Here …
Children need the consistency of a structured routine to flourish, but a schedule can be hard to accomplish as a stay-at-home parent. It’s easy to see how tantrums result from inconsistency. Why can’t special treats and trips happen every day? Why can’t your children watch more television even when you don’t have a deadline …
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Most people envision early reading as a marker of a particularly smart kid. While reading has previously been a major indicator of intellectual and educational success, new research indicates that math skills are more important than reading in predicting future academic success. In fact, now experts are stating that early math skills need priority in …
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All children are born with a great curiosity. From infancy, children are actively exploring the world around them. And yet, children need adult help and supervision to safely explore their environment. Instead of seeing this as an inconvenience, adults should embrace the opportunity to see the world through a child’s eyes again. Additionally, there is …
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Every child deserves a safe environment to grow and learn, and it is the parent’s responsibility to find such an environment. At a minimum, a safe environment includes childcare workers who are background checked, competent, and caring, and each classroom should be clean and child-proofed. How do you know whether your childcare facility is safe …
With so many daycare choices, it’s easy to be swayed by a good first impression through a professional website or aesthetically appealing classrooms. The truly important details are things like safety and meal plans. Five things that should be a top priority when looking for a daycare. Location It’s easy to disregard location until you’re …