Can a Caregiver be Exempt from Child Care Licensing?
Friday October 28, 2005
A parent emailed me with a question as to whether a caregiver can be exempt from child care licensing. The answer is yes, under certain circumstances. As a ... Read More
Before You Consider Becoming a Child Care Provider: 8 Important Things to Check Out
Thursday October 27, 2005
Have you entertained the thought of becoming a licensed child care provider? Many parents enter the child care profession as a way to remain with their own children while ... Read More
Free fun for fall, anyone?
Tuesday October 25, 2005
I took my youngest kiddos to a fast-food restaurant with the indoor playground on a recent night, and thought it ironic that the children there practically ignored all the colorful ... Read More
Use of Mother's Helpers on the Increase
Friday October 21, 2005
A friend of mine uses a Mother's Helper to allow her to still get things done around the house and provide some extra care to her pre-school aged kids, one ... Read More
Parenting Tip: To Label or Not to Label...What A Great Question!
Wednesday October 19, 2005
I've just picked up my daughter's cheer squad jacket with her name proudly embroidered across it for all to see. Team parents decided that personalizing the pricey jackets would ... Read More
Finding Quality Child Care: First Step is to Research and Understand the Options
Monday October 17, 2005
How do I decide what type of child care is best for my family? A parent emailed me with this question last week, and the key is to do ... Read More
Will Preschool Make My Child Better Prepared for Kindergarten?
Sunday October 16, 2005
Will preschool make my child more ready for kindergarten? I get this question from time to time, usually from anxious parents who want to make sure they are doing ... Read More
Can I Really Be Hearing Sleigh Bells (And Credit Cards) A'Ringing?
Thursday October 13, 2005
My husband's only comment was "you've got to be kidding" when we ventured to a local big-box store this week to look at some Halloween decorations. The black and ... Read More
Sleep Products Safety Council Offers Tips to be Fire Safety Smart
Tuesday October 11, 2005
I had already blogged information about general fire safety lessons and tips in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9-15. But today I received information on behalf of ... Read More
New Guidelines Released on Pacifier Use
Monday October 10, 2005
My kids are far past the pacifier stage now, but it still came as a surprise to find that the American Academy of Pediatrics has changed its recommendations on pacifiers ... Read More
Overnights Away from Home: When is the Right Time to Say Yes?
Thursday October 6, 2005
My daughter's greatest wish at 7 years of age is to have friends spend the night, and she was disappointed when her gal pal couldn't recently. The reason? ... Read More
Fire Safety & Kids: Fire Safety Week Can Teach Some Life-Saving Lessons
Tuesday October 4, 2005
My kindergartner came home with a firetruck book and talked about fires and my 2nd grader asked if we have a fire escape ladder on the 2nd floor (we do). ... Read More
Child Safety: Keep Kids Safe During 'Breaks' From School Routine
Monday October 3, 2005
Many schools in Texas and other southern states begin school in mid-August, and then often tack on a fall break to give students and teachers a much-needed break. For ... Read More