QuickTips Index
SIDS and Daycare: Parents Should Be Sure Caregivers Know SIDS Safety
You as a parent may know about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) but does your babysitter or care provider? There's only one way to find out for certain: ask.
Teach Phone Numbers at Young Age for Added Safety
Create a simple song. Practice rhymes. Do whatever works, but teach your youngsters contact phone numbers at an early age for added safety.
Born to Be Bad?
Is your child born to be bad? Research says genes may be a key factor in kids being born to be bad to the bone. But that doesn't mean that kids with a tendancy to be troublesome aren't held to their behavior; parents are still responsible for modeling and instilling good behavior.
What to Ask When Choosing Daycare for Your Child
Whether it's an Parents Day Out offering, a church-based part-time care preschool program, or choosing a full-time daycare for your child, picking the right care setting takes time. Here are some quick questions to ask to get you thinking about the right answer!
Preschools Can Help With Sibling Jealousies
When a new baby enters the scene, older brother or sister may not welcome the new arrival like mom or dad hoped. Preschools/daycares can do lots to help out the situation.
Honey Calms Coughs
Folk remedies may indeed have some of the best answers for calming a child's cough. A recent study indicates that a teaspoon of honey seems to quiet children's coughs and help them sleep better.
More Kids Participating in Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences are typically scheduled several times each year, including at many preschools or daycare centers, as a way for parents and early educators to work together to ensure a child's success and to provide feedback. A new twist on these traditional meetings, however, is inviting kids to sit in on the discussion.
Child Care Providers on Recommended List for Flu Vaccine
Much has been written on the flu shot or flu vaccine sprayed into the nostrils and its benefits. But, if you don't fall into the higher risk categories of those recommended to get the vaccine, should you anyway? The answer is definitely yes if you are a child care provider.
Killer Bug: Staph Outbreaks Prompt More Precautions
A growing number of deadly cases resulting from a "super bug" commonly referenced as staph infections means schools, child care centers, hospitals, and public settings need to heed warnings and step up preventative health care.
Kids Walking to School Less
Why should kids walk or ride a bike to school or child care if they don't have to? Doctors can count the weays, with a growing concern of childhood obesity topping the list.
Starting School: Surviving & Thriving Takes Planning
Whether your child is in pre-school, daycare, or has started school, not only surviving--but thriving--the school year is a one that takes planning and family teamwork.
Finding a Right-Size Backpack for Your Child
Don't just go out and buy the latest-style, cute backpack for kids. Before you get your child's daycare or school supplies, consider these backpack tips first.
More U.S. Kids Living With at Least One Working Parent
A 2007 U.S. government report on the nation's children and youth shows that more kids live with at least one working parent. That's the good news, but there are some setbacks as well.
How Much Should You Pay Your Babysitter?
How much is the going rate for babysitters?
Cost of Daycare: Where You Live, Quality, and Age of Kids Can Vary Rates
Cost is always a factor when choosing childcare, so how much can parents expect to pay if they choose a daycare center?
Kids and Allowance: Start Early for Best Understanding
While kids typically learn about money and its value at school (and sometimes at daycare), how to manage money happens at home. Providing your kids with an allowance is a great tool for creating early understanding about the concept of money.
Water Safety Tips for the Home
Did you know that even 1 inch of water can pose danger to children? Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children, and half the cases happen in bathtubs. Here are water safety tips to consider.
Teach Kids About the Reasons Behind Saying Sorry
Child experts agree that kids shouldn't be forced to say "sorry" when they do something wrong. However, that doesn't mean kids should be off the hook either. Parents should take the opportunity to teach kids about why the behavior was wrong and about good manners at the same time.
Cellphone Tips to Use with Kids
Who would have thought a cellphone can be used for much more than just talking? Here are some parenting tricks to use with your phone.
Create Book Clubs for Kids
Child care providers and parents can create some book-reading fun for kids during summer months for school-age kids or throughout the year for preschoolers and even toddlers. The key is to make it fun, keep it simple, and foster a love of reading!
Finding Friends: How Parents and Providers Can Help
There is no magic number in terms of how many friends a child should have, but parents and providers can help encourage friendships that can foster a child's growing independence and self-esteem.
Avoiding Carsick Kids
There's nothing like having a kid who gets carsick to put a damper on vacations or even a trip down the highway. Here are some prevention trips to try to make the outing a success for everyone.
Are Your Kids Safe and Sound at School/Preschool?
What is your child's school or daycare doing to ensure kid safety? If you don't know, ask!
Kid Behavior: Teach Kids the Art of Inside Voices
Have you ever noticed how most kids have a voice pitch of "loud" and "louder?" Teach your tot the seemingly little-known pitch lovingly called an "invoice voice." Then, encourage your child to pass it on!
It's Germ Warfare in Kid Classrooms
It comes as no surprise that schools and daycares are far from clean. But what lurks at the microsophic level may be more dangerous than we realize. Put lots of kids in a classroom or daycare environment together and germ warfare is inevitable. But there are defenses that can help your kid stay healthy.