Parents and Providers Take Note: New Product Helps With Bathroom Hygiene and How Much Paper to Use
Monday February 27, 2006
Parents and child care providers take note! Are you tired of clogged toilets because potty-trained kids use too much toilet paper, or on the other end of the spectrum, ... Read More
Child and Child Care Credit: Don't Forget These Benefits When Preparing Taxes
Saturday February 25, 2006
My husband and I have completed our tax return this week, but only after meticulously reviewing eligibility for any child and child care credits. Before you send off your ... Read More
Don't Do It! Never Leave Kids Alone in Car
Friday February 24, 2006
It's a temptation, and I have to admit it, I have done it myself. It's easier to run in an pick up dry cleaning, return a video rental, or ... Read More
Read Across America Celebrates Dr. Seuss' Birthday
Tuesday February 21, 2006
What child doesn't love Dr. Suess books, and what better way to celebrate reading than on or around Dr. Seuss' birthday on March 2? The National Education Association promotes ... Read More
Early Education: More Important Than Parents Think
Sunday February 19, 2006
Just how important is education in a youngster's early years? Research shows that even very young children have an enormous capacity for learning and understanding. Early education experts ... Read More
La Petite Uses Assessment Tool to Answer Whether Kids Are Learning
Friday February 17, 2006
La Petite Academy, which touts itself as the second largest child care company in the U.S., has done something I hope more daycare providers will consider in the future. ... Read More
Making Schools Healthier
Thursday February 16, 2006
The Centers for Disease Control has released alarming statistics that are starting to serve as a wake-up call to families everywhere. Today, about 16 percent of kids are overweight. ... Read More
February is National Children's Health Month
Tuesday February 14, 2006
Perhaps not coincidentally, February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Is it because of all the Valentine's Candy that floats around the house leading up to and then weeks ... Read More
Redshirting: Does Holding Kids Back Help or Hurt?
Friday February 10, 2006
Parents of 5-year-olds (or soon to be) are starting the annual debate of whether they should send their youngster to kindergarten in the fall or hold them back for a ... Read More
When Your Youngster is 'Fired' from Child Care
Thursday February 9, 2006
Donald Trump's famous line of, "You're Fired!," may have the desired affect with Apprentice wannabees, but parents never expect the same two words to be spoken to them by their ... Read More
This Bites! How To Take The Bite Out of a Biting Child
Monday February 6, 2006
First, you're incredulous. This child just bit me! Or, worse, the toddler bites another child. Kids who bite and how to stop that unacceptable behavior continues to ... Read More
Ways to Express That Lovin' Feeling
Wednesday February 1, 2006
Most child care providers adore their young charges for their uniqueness and cute ways about them. After all, they chose being a provider as a career because of their ... Read More