Caregiver Concerns
Not every parent-child care provider partnership is a great match. Sometimes, differences in philosophies, discipline, and overall communications style can influence the success of a relationship. Caregivers must also sometimes tackle tough topics such as suspected child abuse or neglect or not allowing a child who is ill to attend on a given day.
Do men make good child care providers?
Who says men can't make wonderful child care providers? After all, many fathers are wonderful, hands-on parents and more and more men are the ones staying home to raise kids while their career partner works. So, is there any reason why men can't be child care providers?
Who says men can't make wonderful child care providers? After all, many fathers are wonderful, hands-on parents and more and more men are the ones staying home to raise kids while their career partner works. So, is there any reason why men can't be child care providers?
Should You Let Caregivers Transport Your Kids?
Some child care providers regularly transport kids to field trips, area parks, and even to and from schools (such as before or after school care). But, is it a good idea?
Some child care providers regularly transport kids to field trips, area parks, and even to and from schools (such as before or after school care). But, is it a good idea?
Child Care Providers On A Budget: Money Saving Tips
Many child care providers charge a supply fee each year for children; others factor in materials into their weekly or monthly costs. But supplies are expensive, and whether it is a separate fee or not, smart shopping is imperative to make those dollars stretch as far as possible. Hare are some money saving tips or ideas from child care providers and parents alike.
Many child care providers charge a supply fee each year for children; others factor in materials into their weekly or monthly costs. But supplies are expensive, and whether it is a separate fee or not, smart shopping is imperative to make those dollars stretch as far as possible. Hare are some money saving tips or ideas from child care providers and parents alike.
This Bites! Parents and Child Care Providers Offer Tips To Stop Biting
Biting is a bad behavior experienced at practically every child care setting, whether it be daycare, in-home care, playgroup, or just among siblings. Nothing will stop kid play more quickly than one child giving a hard chomp on another. So, what can be done? Parents and child care providers offer tips for taking the bite out of play.
Biting is a bad behavior experienced at practically every child care setting, whether it be daycare, in-home care, playgroup, or just among siblings. Nothing will stop kid play more quickly than one child giving a hard chomp on another. So, what can be done? Parents and child care providers offer tips for taking the bite out of play.
Top 10 Things Child Care Providers Want YOU To Know
Child care is a profession, not "just" a baby-sitting service. And, as a business, there are certain things that the care professionals would like everyone to know. Here are 10 things the rest of us need to know about child care providers.
Child care is a profession, not "just" a baby-sitting service. And, as a business, there are certain things that the care professionals would like everyone to know. Here are 10 things the rest of us need to know about child care providers.
Ways Care Providers Can Express That Lovin' Feeling to Kids in Their Care
Valentine's Day is not the only occasion child providers can utilize to promote their adoration for kids in their care. Caregivers can show their lovin' feeling toward their charges through special notes, attaboys (and attagirls), photo creations, and other memorable keepsakes. Here are top ways to show kids you care. And, parents, take note: these ideas work just as great for your kids!
Valentine's Day is not the only occasion child providers can utilize to promote their adoration for kids in their care. Caregivers can show their lovin' feeling toward their charges through special notes, attaboys (and attagirls), photo creations, and other memorable keepsakes. Here are top ways to show kids you care. And, parents, take note: these ideas work just as great for your kids!
What is a Caregiver's Role in Reporting Suspected Child Abuse?
Should caregivers need to know how to report suspected child abuse and/or neglect?
Should caregivers need to know how to report suspected child abuse and/or neglect?
Your Child vs. Your Child Care Provider: A Match or Clash?
You may have the best child care provider or have landed a spot at a coveted daycare, but a highly recommended or top-quality care setting is no assurance that your tot will be happy there. Personality (your child's AND your child's care provider) have to match as well when choosing childcare.
You may have the best child care provider or have landed a spot at a coveted daycare, but a highly recommended or top-quality care setting is no assurance that your tot will be happy there. Personality (your child's AND your child's care provider) have to match as well when choosing childcare.