As parents and caregivers, one of the most important things we can teach children is how to take care of their health. Good habits learned early in life, like proper hand washing, brushing teeth, and covering coughs, lay the foundation for a lifetime of wellness. By making these practices fun and engaging, we can help […]
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The start of a new school year can be both exciting and stressful for children. They face changes like a new classroom, different teachers, and unfamiliar peers. For some, it might even mean starting at a new school entirely. During these transitions, it’s normal for children to feel anxious or overwhelmed. As parents and grandparents,
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As the summer comes to an end and the days grow longer, August beckons families to venture outdoors and embrace the beauty of the season with their child. It also leads to thoughts on how to prepare and adjust to daycare. You can do both with these daycare-approved fun ideas that promise to delight kids
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Young children need to develop a range of social-emotional skills to navigate their world and build healthy relationships. Here are some key social-emotional skills that are important for young children to learn: Emotional Awareness Children should learn to identify and understand their own emotions. They need to recognize and label emotions like happiness, sadness, anger,
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Every child will deal with separation anxiety at some point, and it can be a really tough time for both the kids and their parents. While it might seem like there is nothing you can do, there are some strategies you can implement to help your child cope with their separation anxiety. Just keep in
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Kids are little sponges, learning and growing from everything they see. There are so many things little kids learn in the first few years of their life, especially when they are enrolled in a daycare center. There are many organic opportunities to develop key skills that are important for children to learn. Check out these
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Children learn so much through the simple activity of play. And while all play can be beneficial to their growth, there are some toys and activities that can enhance their learning and development all while they are having loads of fun! Let’s check out some of our favorite activities and toys that help kids grow
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Early childhood development happens all throughout a child’s early years; whether it is handled well or not lands on the shoulders of their caretakers, though. Inattention or a lack of consideration on the part of a parent or caretaker can leave a child lagging behind developmentally for years; but attention to detail, intentionality and a
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