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Robin's Child Care Blog September 2008 Archive

By Robin McClure, About.com Guide to Child Care since 2004

Stuck on Recycling: Check Out Elmer's Glue Crew Recycling Program

Tuesday September 30, 2008
Early educators and elementary-school teachers will certainly get stuck on Elmer's Glue Crew Recycling Program. With a growing awareness and emphasis on finding ways to recycle, this easy program ... Read More

Too Pooped Out to Play? Kids Pick Quality Time Over Quantity

Monday September 29, 2008
The next time your child tells you to just "chill out," take heed! A recent study shows that kids would rather see parents less stressed and tired than spending ... Read More

Why Shouldn't You Ask About Child Care During Job Interviews?

Friday September 26, 2008
"TMI" is lingo for too-much information, something that employers say that many working parents provide during initial job interviews. Of course your kids are perfect and you selflessly drive ... Read More

Think Green! is a children's book to get excited about

Wednesday September 24, 2008
As a parent of three kids, I've read a ton of children's books over the year. But the newly-released children's book Think Green! is the first early reader book ... Read More

Child Health: The Weight of it All

Tuesday September 23, 2008
This year, my elementary-aged children's school cancelled its typical brochure fundraiser of fattening candies and junk-style trinkets and opted instead to start a new tradition with a fun run. ... Read More

Is There A Health Risk to Plastic Baby, Water Bottles?

Thursday September 18, 2008
New concerns about health risks from a chemical used in plastics are creating a debate over safety of products that include baby and water bottles. A recent study links ... Read More

U.S. Parents Have More Daycare Choices

Wednesday September 17, 2008
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal talked about Japanese daycare and working women's dilemma there in terms of finding quality child care. While meticulous organization and reasonable ... Read More

September Means It's Safety, Eyes and Lice Awareness Time

Tuesday September 16, 2008
It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that the month of September has many special awareness programs that focus on children. This month is National Baby Safety Month, Children's ... Read More

New Child Care Reviews, Listings Added

Friday September 12, 2008
To make the hunt for childcare easier, three new child care reviews by parents and two listings that have been recently been added to the site. Remember that reviews, ... Read More

Why Do Many Parents Do Their Child's Homework for Them?

Wednesday September 10, 2008
Sure, I've helped my kids correct their spelling or even helped brainstorm ideas, but I've never actually done their homework for them! Apparently, that is not the case for ... Read More

Say 'I Do' to Volunteerism at School, Daycare

Tuesday September 9, 2008
With Thursday marking the date of the seventh anniversary of 9-11, President Bush is challenging Americans to volunteer. His comments made on Monday are to have Americans help others ... Read More

September Activities: Bring on the Kid Fun This Month

Friday September 5, 2008
What's not to love this month? The weather is starting to cool down (where I live means the end to 100-degree days), outdoor enrichment activities are beginning, and the ... Read More

Use Care When Choosing After-School Program

Thursday September 4, 2008
Now that your child has started school, choosing a quality after-school care program can have a tremendous impact on academics, self-esteem and overall happiness and adjustment. So, what type of ... Read More

Preparing for Disaster Means Planning for Worst, Hoping for Best

Tuesday September 2, 2008
I live in North Texas, where the threat of a tornado happens several times every year, and remnants of hurricanes can bring brutal rains and winds. As a result, ... Read More
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