Baby Sitter Tips (30)
Whether a full-time working parent or one who has elected to stay home, there is always a need for occasional child care services. How reliable and safe are programs such as Mothers' Day Out, Drop-In Care, or even your neighborhood babysitter and what are some baby sitter tips?
Child Behavior (58)
"Not MY kid!" is a typical first response when a provider expresses concern over a particular child behavior. For good, bad or otherwise, most youngsters will go through phases of biting, hitting, pouting, and simple unpleasantries. So, what's normal and what's not?
Child Care Cost (25)
Child care cost is an important factor when deciding what type of service and option works best for your family. What is the typical cost in your area and what costs meets your budget and works best for you?
Child Care Provider (235)
Becoming a child care provider can be a tremendous career and also requires significant responsibility and commitment of time. There are certain in-home requirements as a child care provider that must be met. But professionals who have selected being a child provider as their career often state the rewards far outweigh any other issues.
Child Health (94)
If you didn't have to worry about everything else with raising a child, experts also are encouraging parents and caregivers to be health-savvy about certain symptoms and lifestyles that could impact the well-being of kids.
Child Safety (45)
Being safety conscious starts before a child is even born...and finishes...well, never! After all, there is no such thing as being too safe when you're talking kids. Here are safety tips, ideas and alert that all parents and caregivers should know.
Day Care Centers (53)
Day care centers extend an effective care solution for many families, as they are typically regulated, structured, and reliable. But finding a quality day care center is the key.
In-Home Child Care (29)
Is in-home child care the right option for your family? What are the pros and cons of using a relative, close friend, neighbor, au pair or nanny as your care provider?
Kid Activities (44)
Whether it's dance or T-ball, art lessons or music, there are seemingly unlimited kid activity options in determining whether to place your child in enrichment activities. And, if your answer is yes, which kid activities and how many?
Quality Child Care (17)
Every child care provider--whether in-home or at someone else's residence or at a day care facility--should be frequently evaluated by the parent. After all, you are the ultimate authority in determining whether your child's provider is providing quality child care and is right for your family!
Child Care By Ages & Stages (74)
The best child care option for your infant may not match the needs of a mobile toddler or an inquisitive preschooler. Then again, it may. Much depends on a program's focus and what you want and expect from your child's caregiver developmentally, socially and academically.
Parent Involvement (28)
Parent involvement in a kid's life is one of the easiest, fun and most productive ways of keeping up with your child's daily routine and those special magical moments. Parent involvement through volunteer opportunities are endless, and both you and your child will benefit equally from the experience.
Preschool Programs (9)
Would your child benefit from an academic-enrichment program found at many preschool preparatory programs? Preschools often offer a more rigorous learning environment and additional enrichment activities designed to better prepare a child for school. Would your child benefit from such a program?
Raising Kids (138)
Everyone has a suggestion on the best way to raise kids...and mostly, all have merit! Raising kids requires lots of love, patience, guidance, and learning. Picking up some parenting tips along the journey won't hurt any either.
Backup and Occasional Care (9)
What working parent hasn't at some time encountered a sick caregiver on the very day there is a critical meeting at work? Or, perhaps you're looking to enjoy a kid-free night on the town while on vacation but don't know where to look. Quality child care does exist for special occasions, but the key is to do some research ahead of time so you're prepared.
