Halloween With Braces Can Still Be Sweet
Thursday October 30, 2008
Braces aren't just for tweens and teens any more. I've noticed a growing number of younger kids wearing braces and even 5 to 7 year olds being fit for ... Read More
An Increase in Food Allergies Provides Good Reason Not to Offer Snacks to Youngsters
Tuesday October 28, 2008
When a music teacher where my daughter takes flute lessons sweetly gave a toddler a cookie this past week, I thought nothing of it. But when the child started ... Read More
Accidental Poisonings of Young Children is on the Rise
Thursday October 23, 2008
I panicked when I dropped my tiny allergy pill on the floor this week. I had to get on my hands and knees and search everywhere, but after reading ... Read More
Check Out These Theme and Activity Ideas for Kids
Wednesday October 22, 2008
There are many sites that offer theme and activity ideas for child care providers, teachers, and organizational leaders, but this one has recently caught my eye. Check out educatall.com. ... Read More
1.6 Million Cribs Made by Delta Enterprises Are Being Recalled
Tuesday October 21, 2008
Delta Enterprises is voluntarily recalling about 1.6 million of its older version drop-side cribs after two infant deaths. The cribs were manufacturered between 1995 and 2007, were made in ... Read More
Teaching Kids to Help Stop Spread of Germs
Saturday October 18, 2008
I received my first "cold season" alert in my child's take-home packet this week. It seems like colds and coughs are on the rise with the cooler weather setting ... Read More
Finding Backup Child Care Means Having Plan in Place Ahead of Time
Wednesday October 15, 2008
My neighbor called me this week, frantically trying to track down backup child care arrangements because her home care provider had just gotten into a car accident. She was ... Read More
Child Care Providers Should Make Getting Flu Shot a Priority
Tuesday October 14, 2008
If you haven't yet noticed, it's flu shot season. Everywhere I look is information about getting your flu shot. Child care providers are high on the recommended list ... Read More
New Advice Says Don't Give Cold Medicine to Kids Under 4
Friday October 10, 2008
When your young child develops a case of the sniffles or a really nasty cold, good ol' TLC is the best and safest remedy and not over-the-counter medicines. A ... Read More
New Child Care Reviews Added
Wednesday October 8, 2008
To make the hunt for quality child care easier, two new reviews have been recently been added to the site. Remember that reviews, child care listings and even child-related ... Read More
Three New Studies Look at SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
Tuesday October 7, 2008
Three new studies take another look at Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and ways to reduce the risk. A first study by researchers at Kaiser Permanente looked at whether using ... Read More
Tips for Teaching Kids About Fire Safety
Friday October 3, 2008
Have you noticed your local fire station planning an open house or public event this month? That's because October is National Fire Prevention Month. There's no better time ... Read More
13 Child Booster Seats Get Poor Ratings
Thursday October 2, 2008
Thirteen car booster seats for kids are getting a poor review because while they may be more comfortable, they don't don't position belts to put occupants in the best ... Read More

