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Kid Fun Ideas in November

Bring on the fall fun! From baking, early holiday preparations, celebrating Thanksgiving, and having cool weather activities, there's plenty to do and share during this month...before all the craziness of the December season sets in! Enjoy!

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Is An Au Pair the Child Care Solution for Your Family?

Friday November 6, 2009

Constant turnover at daycare centers, safety concerns, and the preference for children to be cared for in their own home are a few of the many reasons many families are looking at an au pair arrangement for child care.  There are pros and cons to be considered, and the cost is certainly more than at a traditional daycare center, but the rewards can be worth it if the au pair and family hit it off well.  The hardest part is that you still have to say goodbye to an au pair between one and two years. 

Latest Daycare Reviews Provide Parental Perspective of Care

Wednesday November 4, 2009
If you use a daycare you absolutely love, don't you want to share the news? At the same time, if you've experienced a daycare setting that you feel isn't up to par or, even worse, a potential threat to a child's well-being, don't you want others to know about it as well? New daycare reviews have been posted, and I'd love you to share your opinions about your experiences. After all, one of the best ways to find a great daycare is through word of mouth!


Teaching Kids Character Can't Start Soon Enough

Tuesday November 3, 2009

Character is a common theme taught throughout the month of November at daycare centers and classrooms.  Building on the holiday Thanksgiving and giving thanks for what a child has is emphasized throughout the month by many teachers and child care providers alike.    Caregivers talk about how teaching character, building virtues, and helping others who are less fortunate this month helps kids to maintain a more balanced sense of appreciation and minimizes "the gimmees" during the approaching holidays.   My younger kids are already talking about upcoming canned food drives and warm coat collections, and I'm so glad that they have the giving spirit!  I just hope it carries them through the holidays!

November Kid Fun - Thanksgiving, Holidays and Cool Weather Ideas

Saturday October 31, 2009

November is a favorite month for many families. Thanksgiving festivities provides an opportunity to teach and remind kids about thankfulness and virtues, and approaching holidays mean parents can reinforce manners and friendships. Cooler weather provides new ideas for fun. Kids aren't yet worn out from activities in November and delight in the seasonal changes and anticipation of what lies ahead.

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