Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Friday February 29, 2008
My 7-year-old son brought home a Dr. Seuss book he won at school today in celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday on March 2. He was so excited that he ... Read More
There's More Than the Flu Blug Getting our Kids
Thursday February 28, 2008
This week, I've seen pinkeye and fifth disease strike with a vengeance in my youngest child's classroom, and that's not counting the growing number of flu cases getting reported. ... Read More
Child and Child Care Credit: Maximize Your Tax Benefits
Monday February 25, 2008
The April 15 deadline to file tax returns is not the only time parents should think about taxes and credits. But, surprisingly, child tax credits, child and dependent care ... Read More
Is There a Manny in the House?
Friday February 22, 2008
Our society loves to coin phrases, especially with celebrity couplings (Brangelina, anyone?). Child care can't be outdone, so now we have mannies caring for kids. A manny, did ... Read More
Is There a Crisis with Child Care?
Thursday February 21, 2008
There are some pretty frightening words like recession, a stalling economy, and corporate downsizing being thrown around right now. To top it off, working parents are increasingly finding child ... Read More
Prepare Kids for Abduction Dangers
Monday February 18, 2008
Springtime provides an optimal opportunity for the bad guys to prey on innocent kids enjoying a bike ride or creating sidewalk art outdoors, even in front of their own home. ... Read More
New Child Care Reviews Added
Friday February 15, 2008
Here are are three new child care reviews/listings that have been recently submitted, two of which feature very different ratings of the same facility. Remember that your reviews, child care ... Read More
Top 10 Ways Care Providers Can Express That Lovin' Feeling to Kids in Their Care
Thursday February 14, 2008
Special occasions such as Valentine's Day are not the only time child providers can express their adoration and joy for kids in their care. Caregivers can show their lovin' feeling ... Read More
It's Germ Warfare in Kid Classrooms
Monday February 11, 2008
Maybe I seem a tad obsessed about germs and illnesses. Then again, a quick walk into my children's school serves as a reminder that I'm not at all overboard ... Read More
Too Sick for School? Don't Try Drop-and-Run Child Care for Health Sake, Please!
Friday February 8, 2008
The flu is hitting hard around where I live, and teachers are reporting that lots of kids are afflicted with the flu or flu-like symptoms. A big problem, they ... Read More
Preschool Transitions Between School Year and Summer Can Be a Challenge
Wednesday February 6, 2008
Just like an elephant, preschoolers never forget their experiences at their school (or at least for a while). So, if your child will be in preschool until summer and ... Read More
Catching the Fever? Spring Fever That Is!
Monday February 4, 2008
It may be cold where you are, but here in North Texas it is actually 80 degrees and bonafide shorts weather. Agreed, it's unseasonably warm for this time of ... Read More