Child Care for Preschoolers
Preschoolers have needs and behaviors that are unique to their age and stage. Check out these timely topics that can help make parenting and child care a little easier.
Should we open up our playgroup to anyone?
Should playgroups be open to anyone who is interested or be by invitation only?
Should playgroups be open to anyone who is interested or be by invitation only?
Preschooler ages and stages: What parents most want to know
The preschool period, typically described as between ages 3 and 5, is often a favorite time for parents. You've survived the terrible twos and total dependence; preschoolers flourish in an environment of increased independence, self-control, and lots of creative play and learning! This stage marks the end of diapers, extreme tantrums, and early language learning. Rather, preschoolers are on th…
The preschool period, typically described as between ages 3 and 5, is often a favorite time for parents. You've survived the terrible twos and total dependence; preschoolers flourish in an environment of increased independence, self-control, and lots of creative play and learning! This stage marks the end of diapers, extreme tantrums, and early language learning. Rather, preschoolers are on th…
How do you discipline your child?
Is there a perfect way to discipline a child? Approaches vary greatly, and parent opinions can differ dramatically, but in the end, the best approach is the one that works best with your child. Right?
Is there a perfect way to discipline a child? Approaches vary greatly, and parent opinions can differ dramatically, but in the end, the best approach is the one that works best with your child. Right?
Child Discipline - Pulling the Plug on a Child's Backtalk
How do you put a stop to talking back? Here are some child discipline do's to consider!
How do you put a stop to talking back? Here are some child discipline do's to consider!
Will Preschool Make A Child More Ready For Kindergarten?
What skills are important for a preschooler to learn and do they necessarily help a child to be more prepared to enter kindergarten?
What skills are important for a preschooler to learn and do they necessarily help a child to be more prepared to enter kindergarten?
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.
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.
Many Parents Underestimate Early Education
Early childhood education research shows that even very young children have an enormous capacity for learning. Experts typically agree that a structured learning environment can help youngsters to develop necessary skills to succeed in school and in life. Having that, many parents continue to estimate the benefits of early education.
Early childhood education research shows that even very young children have an enormous capacity for learning. Experts typically agree that a structured learning environment can help youngsters to develop necessary skills to succeed in school and in life. Having that, many parents continue to estimate the benefits of early education.
School Dress Code: Practical, Comfy Clothes Are a Must
Parents pay heed! Child care providers and teachers everywhere beg you to dress your kids for play and not for cuteness when attending daycare or school! Whether or not there is a school dress code, kids need to wear functional, practical and dirt-friendly attire for fun and optimal independence!
Parents pay heed! Child care providers and teachers everywhere beg you to dress your kids for play and not for cuteness when attending daycare or school! Whether or not there is a school dress code, kids need to wear functional, practical and dirt-friendly attire for fun and optimal independence!
When Drop and Go Child Care Becomes Drop and Run
Many day care centers cater to busy parents who need to "drop and go" in terms of leaving their kids at care. But more parents than ever have adopted the sneaky "drop and run" technique of leaving a sick kid with a caregiver and running out the door before it's noticed that the child is ill.
Many day care centers cater to busy parents who need to "drop and go" in terms of leaving their kids at care. But more parents than ever have adopted the sneaky "drop and run" technique of leaving a sick kid with a caregiver and running out the door before it's noticed that the child is ill.
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.
Preschool Tips At A Glance
Choosing a preschool that's right for your child and your family may not be as easy as you think. The right preschool can help children to be better equipped for school by the time they reach kindergarten. But "right" may mean different things to different children. What should you consider before making this important decision? And where can you get help?
Choosing a preschool that's right for your child and your family may not be as easy as you think. The right preschool can help children to be better equipped for school by the time they reach kindergarten. But "right" may mean different things to different children. What should you consider before making this important decision? And where can you get help?
Considering the Flip-Flop Factor
Teachers and child care providers have grumbled about how kids arrive inappropriately dressed for a day of fun, often affecting activities that were planned. A new study supports what early educators already knew, but gives it a name: the flip-flop factor!
Teachers and child care providers have grumbled about how kids arrive inappropriately dressed for a day of fun, often affecting activities that were planned. A new study supports what early educators already knew, but gives it a name: the flip-flop factor!
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.
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.
Your Child Hates Pre-School: What Can You Do?
Your child hates pre-school. What can a parent do?
Your child hates pre-school. What can a parent do?
Bed Time Blues: Making Time To Wind-Down and Not Whine
Your youngsters have their own beds. So, why won't they stay in them all night at bed time? Here are some child behavior tips for helping the transition to bed time a more smooth one.
Your youngsters have their own beds. So, why won't they stay in them all night at bed time? Here are some child behavior tips for helping the transition to bed time a more smooth one.
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.
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.
Selecting The Perfect Backpack For Your Child
Sling, shoulderpack or rolling backpack? Do you go for cuteness, practicality or cost? There is an array of backpack choices--one of which will meet the needs of your child.
Sling, shoulderpack or rolling backpack? Do you go for cuteness, practicality or cost? There is an array of backpack choices--one of which will meet the needs of your child.
Morning Madness Tips For Getting Kids Up and Ready For Day
Getting kids up and ready for the day is one of the chief laments of stressed parents. Do toddlers dawdling, kids not eating, wardrobe fights, and tears and outbursts sound like your morning routine...at least on occasion? Here are ways to de-stress your start of every day.
Getting kids up and ready for the day is one of the chief laments of stressed parents. Do toddlers dawdling, kids not eating, wardrobe fights, and tears and outbursts sound like your morning routine...at least on occasion? Here are ways to de-stress your start of every day.