Find An Accredited NAEYC Child Care Program
Wednesday June 30, 2004
Seeking a National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited program in your area? This search site lets parents look for accredited programs in their community. ... Read More
Physician Groups Release Guide To Safe Fish Consumption
Thursday June 24, 2004
Fish is a part of most American’s diets, but did you know that the mercury and PCB levels contained in certain fish may be dangerous to you and your family? ... Read More
Just Released! The Family Initiative Issues An Action Kit On Becoming Advocates For Quality Child Care
Tuesday June 22, 2004
The Family Initiative today released a web-based, interactive Action Kit. The Action Kit's purpose is to give interested individuals the tools to become effective advocates on child care, preschool ... Read More
Another Good Site To Check Out
Monday June 21, 2004
An About Child Care Forum reader made the suggestion of another good site for child care providers and parents looking for advice and support, and after reviewing it, I agree! ... Read More
Can You Say FREE Summertime Fun?
Friday June 18, 2004
How about some FREE-FOR-ALL summer fun? No-cost activities abound in your community; you just need to know where to look...and sometimes, who to ask! The results can be ... Read More
Keeping That Lovin' Feeling Between Parents and Kids
Wednesday June 16, 2004
Parenting is a tough job, and maintaining close relationships and open communications helps to ensure parents and their children stay connected. Here are 10 simple tips for enhancing the bond ... Read More
Public School Teachers May Continue To Lead Recitation Of The Full Pledge Of Allegiance
Monday June 14, 2004
The full Pledge of Allegiance--complete with the phrase "under God"--will continue to be recited in the nation's public schools. The Supreme Court ruling was delivered on Flag Day (June ... Read More
Involved Dads Make For Happier Families
Saturday June 12, 2004
Father's Day should not be the only time to thank dear old dad for his contributions to the family. Most dads today are trying to juggle an increased role ... Read More
Are Fireworks In Your Summer Plans?
Thursday June 10, 2004
Planning a fun family Fourth of July celebration or summer outing that involves fireworks? Think carefully and plan accordingly if you are considering using consumer fireworks...and be sure to ... Read More
When Your Child Thinks There's No Place Like Home
Tuesday June 8, 2004
Homesickness doesn't just strike older children. Youngsters changing a child care routine--even if it is for a camp or program they really want to attend--can feel the same way. ... Read More
Operation Child Care Provides Short-Term Care For National Guard and Reserve
Sunday June 6, 2004
The Nation's Network of Child Care Resource and Referral has announced Operation Child Care, a program that supports short-term child care for service members of the National Guard and Reserve. ... Read More
When Family Members Care For Your Child
Thursday June 3, 2004
Cost of care and the opportunity to forge a close relationship with a child are reasons some parents elect to have family members serve as caregivers. There are pros ... Read More
Caregiver Conferences Help Forge Positive Partnerships
Wednesday June 2, 2004
If you're like most parents, it is unnerving to schedule a conference with your child's caregiver. But, why? Conferences provide an ideal time to learn about your child ... Read More
There's No Tent Involved With These Camps!
Tuesday June 1, 2004
It is most definitely the season for camp recruitment, and there is narry a tent or flashlight in sight at many of the sessions. Summertime means "camps" for children ... Read More