Child Care: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Think Unique, Fun, and Useful!
Forget the coffee mug. Resist candy. If you're looking for a creative gift idea for your kid's teacher to celebrate the end of the school year, summer care, a special holiday or occasion, or just to say "thank you," consider these practical and personal suggestions for teacher gifts!
Forget the coffee mug. Resist candy. If you're looking for a creative gift idea for your kid's teacher to celebrate the end of the school year, summer care, a special holiday or occasion, or just to say "thank you," consider these practical and personal suggestions for teacher gifts!
12 Ways To Say Thanks!
You absolutely love your child's caregiver or teacher and want to give him or her something to show your gratitude. But, what can you give that will express your appreciation without breaking the bank? Luckily, the choices are seemingly unlimited. Just remember, a kind word and a big hug from your child is all your child's caregiver really craves. Everything else is just, and pardon the cliche, icing on the cake!
You absolutely love your child's caregiver or teacher and want to give him or her something to show your gratitude. But, what can you give that will express your appreciation without breaking the bank? Luckily, the choices are seemingly unlimited. Just remember, a kind word and a big hug from your child is all your child's caregiver really craves. Everything else is just, and pardon the cliche, icing on the cake!
babysitter pay
How much is the going rate for babysitters?
How much is the going rate for babysitters?
Daycare Costs Vary
Cost is always a factor when choosing childcare, so how much can parents expect to pay if they choose a daycare center?
Cost is always a factor when choosing childcare, so how much can parents expect to pay if they choose a daycare center?
Bed Time Tips
Your children have their own beds. So, why won't they stay in them all night? Here are some tips for helping the transition to bedtime a more smooth one.
Your children have their own beds. So, why won't they stay in them all night? Here are some tips for helping the transition to bedtime a more smooth one.
Parent-Child Relationships
Building a positive relationship between parent and child is one that requires work and effort. Here are 10 simple ways to enhance the bond between parent and child.
Building a positive relationship between parent and child is one that requires work and effort. Here are 10 simple ways to enhance the bond between parent and child.
Be Sure Needs Are Met
You like the location and accept the established rate. What other questions should you ask before making a decision regarding a child care center for your kid? Here are 10 top questions to ask in determining whether the child care provider choice is right for you and your family.
You like the location and accept the established rate. What other questions should you ask before making a decision regarding a child care center for your kid? Here are 10 top questions to ask in determining whether the child care provider choice is right for you and your family.
\$1 or less kid gifts
Your child's class is exchanging token gifts for a special occasion or holiday, or your kid's care provider, coach or teacher wants each parent to contribute something special to be placed in a goodie bag. What can you do and how much should you spend? With a little creativity, you can create a memorable gift from the heart without spending much dough. Here are gift ideas for under $1 each.
Your child's class is exchanging token gifts for a special occasion or holiday, or your kid's care provider, coach or teacher wants each parent to contribute something special to be placed in a goodie bag. What can you do and how much should you spend? With a little creativity, you can create a memorable gift from the heart without spending much dough. Here are gift ideas for under $1 each.
biting child
What can a parent do to stop the destructive habit of a biting child?
What can a parent do to stop the destructive habit of a biting child?
Biting Child
What can a parent do to stop the destructive, painful and socially unacceptable child behavior of a biting child?
What can a parent do to stop the destructive, painful and socially unacceptable child behavior of a biting child?
The Pros and Cons of Nannycams
A growing number of parents are using surveillance devices to ensure that their child's caregiver is performing the job hired to do. There are pros and cons about utilizing such a device; but if your decision is to acquire one, there are plenty of options.
A growing number of parents are using surveillance devices to ensure that their child's caregiver is performing the job hired to do. There are pros and cons about utilizing such a device; but if your decision is to acquire one, there are plenty of options.
What to Ask a Babysitter
Before you choose your child's babysitter, consider these all-important questions to ask to feel comfortable and confident in leaving your youngster under someone else's care.
Before you choose your child's babysitter, consider these all-important questions to ask to feel comfortable and confident in leaving your youngster under someone else's care.
Child Tax Credit
The April 15 deadline to file tax returns is not the only time parents should think about taxes and credits. But, surprisingly, child tax credits, child and dependent care credits, and earned income tax credits intended to ease the tax parents of families that parents sometimes forget. Don't be one of them.
The April 15 deadline to file tax returns is not the only time parents should think about taxes and credits. But, surprisingly, child tax credits, child and dependent care credits, and earned income tax credits intended to ease the tax parents of families that parents sometimes forget. Don't be one of them.
Caregiver Answers to Questions
You've decided what your looking for in a daycare or child care setting. Now, ask your potential provider these 12 questions to determine whether it's the right fit for you and your family.
You've decided what your looking for in a daycare or child care setting. Now, ask your potential provider these 12 questions to determine whether it's the right fit for you and your family.
Reading Activities for Kids
Reading should never be a bore! Reading activities can be built into part of summer's fun activities...parents, child care providers, and day care centers just need to be creative on how reading activities are built into the day!
Reading should never be a bore! Reading activities can be built into part of summer's fun activities...parents, child care providers, and day care centers just need to be creative on how reading activities are built into the day!
Important Questions
Parents typically want to know everything about their child while they're away from each other, and a conference provides the ideal opportunity. But, what crucial questions should parents ask to get the information they really seek?
Parents typically want to know everything about their child while they're away from each other, and a conference provides the ideal opportunity. But, what crucial questions should parents ask to get the information they really seek?
tipping provider
The holidays and end-of-year are two standard times that many families show their appreciation of their child's care provider, teacher, and even school bus driver with a tip. Should you, and if so, how much?
The holidays and end-of-year are two standard times that many families show their appreciation of their child's care provider, teacher, and even school bus driver with a tip. Should you, and if so, how much?
Terrible Twos And More
Toddler behavior like temper tantrums, fits, and all-around bad behavior can make a toddler seem like the boss. Here are ways to help toddlers overcome the terrible terrors of misbehaviors.
Toddler behavior like temper tantrums, fits, and all-around bad behavior can make a toddler seem like the boss. Here are ways to help toddlers overcome the terrible terrors of misbehaviors.
Consistency is the Key
Effective discipline is a constant challenge that all parents and anyone who works around kids face. Figuring out the best tactic for an effective disciplinary approach varies from parent to parent. Every kid also responds differently as well, making discipline in itself difficult! Here are some techniques to help you decide approach and then practice what you pick!
Effective discipline is a constant challenge that all parents and anyone who works around kids face. Figuring out the best tactic for an effective disciplinary approach varies from parent to parent. Every kid also responds differently as well, making discipline in itself difficult! Here are some techniques to help you decide approach and then practice what you pick!
Fire Safety and Fun CAN Occur
Fire safety does not necessarily need to be a serious or scary topic for kids. The key is for the kids to learn how to escape from a fire safety; not to become scared of being in a fire. By tailoring activities and lessons to the age of the child, lessons can still be taught...while kids have fun in the process.
Fire safety does not necessarily need to be a serious or scary topic for kids. The key is for the kids to learn how to escape from a fire safety; not to become scared of being in a fire. By tailoring activities and lessons to the age of the child, lessons can still be taught...while kids have fun in the process.
Child Care - Articles
An index of articles for the Child Care guide site.
An index of articles for the Child Care guide site.
tablemanners
Holiday occasions, weddings, anniversary and adult celebrations, and other social events often call for well-behaved, polite and proper-acting children. But parents often in err in somehow assuming their kids will just "know" the right way to act and that they will follow appropriate table manners. Wrong! Teach your kids about etiquette no-no's and table expectations so that they'll make you proud at the next big outing. Here are basics to cover with your youngsters.
Holiday occasions, weddings, anniversary and adult celebrations, and other social events often call for well-behaved, polite and proper-acting children. But parents often in err in somehow assuming their kids will just "know" the right way to act and that they will follow appropriate table manners. Wrong! Teach your kids about etiquette no-no's and table expectations so that they'll make you proud at the next big outing. Here are basics to cover with your youngsters.
readiness
What preschool education skills are important for a youngster to learn and do they necessarily help a child to be more prepared to enter kindergarten? Does being in a preschool education program promote school readiness? These questions are often asked by anxious parents, but the answer by many child care experts is that, "it depends."
What preschool education skills are important for a youngster to learn and do they necessarily help a child to be more prepared to enter kindergarten? Does being in a preschool education program promote school readiness? These questions are often asked by anxious parents, but the answer by many child care experts is that, "it depends."
drop-in care
Craving for an evening out with your spouse without kids? Or, did the babysitter call in sick an hour before she's due at your home? More and more families are opting for a guilt-free and cancel-proof option of using drop-in child care. As a result, centers are prospering and may be popping up at a location near you!
Craving for an evening out with your spouse without kids? Or, did the babysitter call in sick an hour before she's due at your home? More and more families are opting for a guilt-free and cancel-proof option of using drop-in child care. As a result, centers are prospering and may be popping up at a location near you!
Daycare Choices
Choosing a quality day care program that is right for your child can be a challenge. There are so many options--each with different philosophies, structure, staffing, programs, costs and hours. How do you make an informed decision?
Choosing a quality day care program that is right for your child can be a challenge. There are so many options--each with different philosophies, structure, staffing, programs, costs and hours. How do you make an informed decision?
Child Care Trends
Child care is changing, and most agree it is for the best. What are some of the latest trends in child care and what should parents be looking for when making an all-important child care decision?
Child care is changing, and most agree it is for the best. What are some of the latest trends in child care and what should parents be looking for when making an all-important child care decision?
Hand Washing is Rule 101
There are many good health habits adults can teach kids to help minimize the spreading of germs. The healthy habits should begin at home and then reinforced at a child's care setting or school.
There are many good health habits adults can teach kids to help minimize the spreading of germs. The healthy habits should begin at home and then reinforced at a child's care setting or school.
Child Manners
Children today are generally less respectful and demonstrate less good manners than children of previous generations. Teaching a child manners is important so that kids learn respect and tolerance in a diverse world, while at the same time able to succeed socially in any situation. Here are tips for getting started.
Children today are generally less respectful and demonstrate less good manners than children of previous generations. Teaching a child manners is important so that kids learn respect and tolerance in a diverse world, while at the same time able to succeed socially in any situation. Here are tips for getting started.
After-School Care
Now that your child is in school, choosing the best after-school care program can make a tremendous difference in academic performance and self-esteem.
Now that your child is in school, choosing the best after-school care program can make a tremendous difference in academic performance and self-esteem.
Quality Child Care Abounds
Quality child care abounds in most areas: the key is knowing where to look and what to look for. An important first step is determining what type of child care is right for your family. Quality child care options can include day care, in-home child care, nannies, au pairs, pre-school, and even you as the provider. Check out these options!
Quality child care abounds in most areas: the key is knowing where to look and what to look for. An important first step is determining what type of child care is right for your family. Quality child care options can include day care, in-home child care, nannies, au pairs, pre-school, and even you as the provider. Check out these options!
How Sick Is Too Sick
Your youngster says he doesn't feel good. But is your sick kid well enough to go to school or be around other youngsters? How do you know? What symptoms should you look for in your sick kid?
Your youngster says he doesn't feel good. But is your sick kid well enough to go to school or be around other youngsters? How do you know? What symptoms should you look for in your sick kid?
Child Care Providers Wanted
Interested in a career in child care? Is it to remain with your own children while earning an income or because you find being with children all day rewarding and enriching. Keep in mind that child care isn't for everyone!
Interested in a career in child care? Is it to remain with your own children while earning an income or because you find being with children all day rewarding and enriching. Keep in mind that child care isn't for everyone!
Kid Fighting Gets Attention
Kids fighting is a child behavior that is listed at the top of undesirable child behaviors. But the child behavior of fighting is common; the key is to know how to deal with and not let it turn into bullying or something worse.
Kids fighting is a child behavior that is listed at the top of undesirable child behaviors. But the child behavior of fighting is common; the key is to know how to deal with and not let it turn into bullying or something worse.
Find Ways To Limit Back-Talk
Talking back is one of those unacceptable child behaviors that unfortunately seems to becoming more common. How do you get it under control...and fast?
Talking back is one of those unacceptable child behaviors that unfortunately seems to becoming more common. How do you get it under control...and fast?
Child Care Is Serious Business
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.
Toy Donations Bring Smiles
Kids outgrow toys as they change and grow, but gently-loved toys are always appreciated by those less fortunate. Other key toy donation times include following Christmas and birthdays, when duplicate or unwanted/underappreciated toys and items are sometimes received. But before you send them off to charity, please be sure that the toys are worthy of sharing and are in guarantee of a smile on a child's face.
Kids outgrow toys as they change and grow, but gently-loved toys are always appreciated by those less fortunate. Other key toy donation times include following Christmas and birthdays, when duplicate or unwanted/underappreciated toys and items are sometimes received. But before you send them off to charity, please be sure that the toys are worthy of sharing and are in guarantee of a smile on a child's face.
Preparation & Attitude Needed
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.
Mommy Organizer
Family organizer for busy moms on-the-go
Family organizer for busy moms on-the-go
Teen Babysitters
Babysitting can be a good way to make money for teenagers, and offers flexibility in terms of hours of locations. Here are tips on what to do to get the job ... and a return sitting gig as well!
Babysitting can be a good way to make money for teenagers, and offers flexibility in terms of hours of locations. Here are tips on what to do to get the job ... and a return sitting gig as well!
Head Lice Treatments Are Easy
Head lice - Schools and child care settings are prime opportunities for head lice. And while head lice sound disgusting, the probably is high that a great majority of kids will have the unfortunate experience of being infested with them at least during their school years. Luckily, they are pretty easy to treat.
Head lice - Schools and child care settings are prime opportunities for head lice. And while head lice sound disgusting, the probably is high that a great majority of kids will have the unfortunate experience of being infested with them at least during their school years. Luckily, they are pretty easy to treat.
Winter Fun for Kids
The winter season offers all sorts of fun and entertaining holiday and cold-weather activities for kids. Parents and providers alike should look over this list of events, key dates and even lesson plan ideas when planning seasonal fun and enrichment.
The winter season offers all sorts of fun and entertaining holiday and cold-weather activities for kids. Parents and providers alike should look over this list of events, key dates and even lesson plan ideas when planning seasonal fun and enrichment.
Reference Questions
Before you tell a babysitter or child care provider she's got the job of watching your precious tot, be sure to take the time to ask for and then check out references. Here are things to consider when interviewing references.
Before you tell a babysitter or child care provider she's got the job of watching your precious tot, be sure to take the time to ask for and then check out references. Here are things to consider when interviewing references.
Pros and Cons to Decisions
Waiting a year to enter start school can help benefit kids throughout the rest of their school years, right? Experts are mixed and their pros and cons to both decisions. In the end, parents typically know best.
Waiting a year to enter start school can help benefit kids throughout the rest of their school years, right? Experts are mixed and their pros and cons to both decisions. In the end, parents typically know best.
Mother's Helper Assists Mom
What is a mother's helper and is the job different than that of a babysitter or in-home care provider? The answer is yes. Learn what a Mother's Helper does.
What is a mother's helper and is the job different than that of a babysitter or in-home care provider? The answer is yes. Learn what a Mother's Helper does.
16 Questions for Daycare
In shopping for a quality daycare, what questions should you ask? Parents should be able to make an informed choice about a caregiver service with these 16 questions.
In shopping for a quality daycare, what questions should you ask? Parents should be able to make an informed choice about a caregiver service with these 16 questions.
Picking The Right Backpack
Some children's backpacks are cute and colorful. Other designs tout ergonomic designs and comfort. What should you look for when choosing your child's backpack?
Some children's backpacks are cute and colorful. Other designs tout ergonomic designs and comfort. What should you look for when choosing your child's backpack?
IEP
When it comes to assessments and special services, IEP is a term commonly used. What exactly does Individualized Education Program mean and how could it apply to your child?
When it comes to assessments and special services, IEP is a term commonly used. What exactly does Individualized Education Program mean and how could it apply to your child?
Take A Break Together
Is your family meeting each other coming and going? Here are ways to provide "life's balance" and create a happier family team.
Is your family meeting each other coming and going? Here are ways to provide "life's balance" and create a happier family team.
Child Care On A Budget
Many 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. And parents can--and should--help out as well. Here are some tips for saving money on a daycare budget.
Many 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. And parents can--and should--help out as well. Here are some tips for saving money on a daycare budget.
Tantrums Part of Growing Up
Nothing makes a parent cringe more than toddler meltdowns--especially when they occur in public or at the most opportune times (is there ever a good time?). Here are ways to combat and minimize brat attacks in their tracks.
Nothing makes a parent cringe more than toddler meltdowns--especially when they occur in public or at the most opportune times (is there ever a good time?). Here are ways to combat and minimize brat attacks in their tracks.
Planning & Preparation Are Key
Child care providers, teachers and parents alike should partner together to teach children of all ages, and especially youngsters, about fire safety. Here are 10 tips for teaching fire safety for kids.
Child care providers, teachers and parents alike should partner together to teach children of all ages, and especially youngsters, about fire safety. Here are 10 tips for teaching fire safety for kids.
Potty Training and Daycare
Potty training a child who attends daycare or is under the occasional care of a caregiver other than a parent requires a team effort. Often, it is the very fact that a child is around other kids in underwear in a care setting that serves to motivate a young child to use the potty. The key is for parents and providers to work together and be consistent. Here are communication tips to make potty training a successful team effort.
Potty training a child who attends daycare or is under the occasional care of a caregiver other than a parent requires a team effort. Often, it is the very fact that a child is around other kids in underwear in a care setting that serves to motivate a young child to use the potty. The key is for parents and providers to work together and be consistent. Here are communication tips to make potty training a successful team effort.
Nanny
Mary Poppins she's not. What exactly is a nanny and what job responsibilities does she perform?
Mary Poppins she's not. What exactly is a nanny and what job responsibilities does she perform?
Cherish the Family Time
Seeking some of that holiday magic for you and your family this year? Here are some ideas to help families reconnect with the spirit of the season.
Seeking some of that holiday magic for you and your family this year? Here are some ideas to help families reconnect with the spirit of the season.
parties on the cheap
Forget the $25 per child gift exchanges your playgroup had last year. Your kids most likely don't remember what they received last year anyway at this party. Opt instead to have a class party or playgroup holiday gathering on the cheap. Plan some simple entertainment and your kids will have too much fun to notice any parent budget cuts!
Forget the $25 per child gift exchanges your playgroup had last year. Your kids most likely don't remember what they received last year anyway at this party. Opt instead to have a class party or playgroup holiday gathering on the cheap. Plan some simple entertainment and your kids will have too much fun to notice any parent budget cuts!
Teach Kids Appreciation Early
Good manners is something that should be emphasized by parents and child care providers alike, and it's never too soon to start. Teaching kids to give thanks by writing thank you notes is a gesture that should be taught, and kids should understand that expressing gratitude is a part of opening presents.
Good manners is something that should be emphasized by parents and child care providers alike, and it's never too soon to start. Teaching kids to give thanks by writing thank you notes is a gesture that should be taught, and kids should understand that expressing gratitude is a part of opening presents.
6 Weeks Typically Earliest Age
How old should your infant be before being placed in daycare or a child care setting?
How old should your infant be before being placed in daycare or a child care setting?
Afterschool Options
Millions of kids go home to an empty house after school, and the number of unsupervised kids after 3 p.m. has risen over the past five years.
Millions of kids go home to an empty house after school, and the number of unsupervised kids after 3 p.m. has risen over the past five years.
Parent Involvement Wanted
Student achievement and confidence are closely tied to positive parental involvement in a student's education. So, how do you get involved? Easily. Here's how.
Student achievement and confidence are closely tied to positive parental involvement in a student's education. So, how do you get involved? Easily. Here's how.
school bullies
The "queens of mean" doesn't just apply to teenagers or adult divas any longer. Meanness is showing its ugly head in pre-schools and classrooms. If your kid is the target of teasing, gossip, school bullies, or exclusion, what can you do?
The "queens of mean" doesn't just apply to teenagers or adult divas any longer. Meanness is showing its ugly head in pre-schools and classrooms. If your kid is the target of teasing, gossip, school bullies, or exclusion, what can you do?
Family Child Care
There are so many options to consider when choosing child care, and family child care remains a preferred choice with many parents. Here are reasons why in-home care can be a right solution for your child.
There are so many options to consider when choosing child care, and family child care remains a preferred choice with many parents. Here are reasons why in-home care can be a right solution for your child.
Slumber Party Ideas
Slumber parties are a rite of passage for growing up with many kids, and having a successful sleepover requires some preparation and planning on the part of parents.
Slumber parties are a rite of passage for growing up with many kids, and having a successful sleepover requires some preparation and planning on the part of parents.
Self-Esteem in Kids
How can parents help to build a child's healthy self-esteem?
How can parents help to build a child's healthy self-esteem?
Parent Teacher Conference
Talking with your child's teacher by scheduling a parent teacher conference in a non-threatening, non-hurried setting is the best way to find out information that can enhance your child's learning and growth.
Talking with your child's teacher by scheduling a parent teacher conference in a non-threatening, non-hurried setting is the best way to find out information that can enhance your child's learning and growth.
Bad Babysitter
Short of using a monitoring system or nannycam that truly captures all activities throughout the home, how do parents really know if the babysitter they've hired to watch their kid is doing a good job? Here are telltale signs to watch for you need to find someone else to watch your kids.
Short of using a monitoring system or nannycam that truly captures all activities throughout the home, how do parents really know if the babysitter they've hired to watch their kid is doing a good job? Here are telltale signs to watch for you need to find someone else to watch your kids.
onlinebabysitter
The use of online babysitting services is a growing trend as harried parents become more comfortable with services found over the Internet. Who would have ever thought that Mary Poppins could be but a "click" away?
The use of online babysitting services is a growing trend as harried parents become more comfortable with services found over the Internet. Who would have ever thought that Mary Poppins could be but a "click" away?
spanking a child
You either favor it, or are very strenuously against it. Deciding whether to spank a child as a form of child discipline creates strong emotional response, with little to no common ground. Your age, whether your parents spanked you, and your sense of control over your kids may factor into your belief system as well.
You either favor it, or are very strenuously against it. Deciding whether to spank a child as a form of child discipline creates strong emotional response, with little to no common ground. Your age, whether your parents spanked you, and your sense of control over your kids may factor into your belief system as well.
childcare websites
Here is a top listing of child care-related web sites, with practical information for both parents and child care providers.
Here is a top listing of child care-related web sites, with practical information for both parents and child care providers.
Valid Safety Concerns Noted
Finding good quality child care isn't always easy, especially with a parent highly concerned about safety (and who isn't nowadays?). Providers offer suggestions.
Finding good quality child care isn't always easy, especially with a parent highly concerned about safety (and who isn't nowadays?). Providers offer suggestions.
Babysitter guidance
Regardless of whether you work inside or outside the home, occasions exist when a babysitter is necessary. The teen down the street is anxious to earn some extra cash, but is she right for your child? Or, is the retiree a better option? Here are some tips to help you choose a sitter that will result in a safe outing for all.
Regardless of whether you work inside or outside the home, occasions exist when a babysitter is necessary. The teen down the street is anxious to earn some extra cash, but is she right for your child? Or, is the retiree a better option? Here are some tips to help you choose a sitter that will result in a safe outing for all.
Child Care Provider
Nobody said finding a child care provider who is right for your family would be easy. But with so many choices out there, there is bound to be an child care provider option that is right for you and your family. Here are quality child care options to consider and considerations to narrow the search.
Nobody said finding a child care provider who is right for your family would be easy. But with so many choices out there, there is bound to be an child care provider option that is right for you and your family. Here are quality child care options to consider and considerations to narrow the search.
Sitters and Taxes
Are families accountable for paying in Social Security, Medicare taxes and to file IRS Schedule H for teenage babysitters? The IRS has an answer to that.
Are families accountable for paying in Social Security, Medicare taxes and to file IRS Schedule H for teenage babysitters? The IRS has an answer to that.
child hitting
Disciplining a toddler is no easy matter. But certain behaviors have to be stopped at once. Hitting is one such behavior. What can you do to put a stop to a child's hitting before someone gets hurt?
Disciplining a toddler is no easy matter. But certain behaviors have to be stopped at once. Hitting is one such behavior. What can you do to put a stop to a child's hitting before someone gets hurt?
Child Care
What exactly is daycare for kids and how is it different than other types of care options?
What exactly is daycare for kids and how is it different than other types of care options?
Fast Reaction Can Save Tooth
Child care providers, coaches and parents alike: take note! What do you do when a child chips or knocks out a tooth? Here are important steps to take to try and minimize the damage.
Child care providers, coaches and parents alike: take note! What do you do when a child chips or knocks out a tooth? Here are important steps to take to try and minimize the damage.
Advocating 101
How should parents advocate for their child with special needs? Here are top ways to go to bat for your kid.
How should parents advocate for their child with special needs? Here are top ways to go to bat for your kid.
Holidays Increase Fire Risks
Fire Safety should be observed year-round and adults should constantly reinforce fire safety lessons to kids. The holidays create increased risk for fires, and children should know what to do in the unlikely event of a fire in their home or child care setting.
Fire Safety should be observed year-round and adults should constantly reinforce fire safety lessons to kids. The holidays create increased risk for fires, and children should know what to do in the unlikely event of a fire in their home or child care setting.
Dads and Child Care
Dad's today are more apt to want to be involved with their children in others ways than coaching sports teams and being the financial breadwinner. At the same time, dads are facing longer hours at work. What can be done to help dads become more connected with their kids?
Dad's today are more apt to want to be involved with their children in others ways than coaching sports teams and being the financial breadwinner. At the same time, dads are facing longer hours at work. What can be done to help dads become more connected with their kids?
Kids of Character
It’s never too early to begin teaching children how to be caring, confident, self-aware and respectful of those around them. That’s why we have a curriculum called “Kids of Character” to teach children (from preschool on) the fundamentals of character building, including: teamwork, kindness, honesty, citizenship, responsibility and respect.
It’s never too early to begin teaching children how to be caring, confident, self-aware and respectful of those around them. That’s why we have a curriculum called “Kids of Character” to teach children (from preschool on) the fundamentals of character building, including: teamwork, kindness, honesty, citizenship, responsibility and respect.
Wrong Reasons to Choose Care
Many parents pick the wrong child care, or even type of care, and then wonder why their child is unhappy. Avoid these pitfalls when choosing care for your child, and everyone in the family will be happier because of it.
Many parents pick the wrong child care, or even type of care, and then wonder why their child is unhappy. Avoid these pitfalls when choosing care for your child, and everyone in the family will be happier because of it.
au pair definition
What is an Au Pair and what is the term's origin?
What is an Au Pair and what is the term's origin?
Child Care - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Child Care guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Child Care guide site.
Kids Enjoy Thinking Ahead
Making resolutions for the New Year can be a fun family activity as well as one led by child care providers or daycare center teachers alike as well. After all, everyone has goals for improvements for the new year, and talking about them and then working to make sure they're achieved is a great family or team activity. Here are ways to get started.
Making resolutions for the New Year can be a fun family activity as well as one led by child care providers or daycare center teachers alike as well. After all, everyone has goals for improvements for the new year, and talking about them and then working to make sure they're achieved is a great family or team activity. Here are ways to get started.
Don't Expect Mary Poppins
Employing a nanny, au pair, or long-term babysitter in your home is an increasingly popular choice with families. No longer are nannies just for the rich and famous; many middle-class families are choosing this type of care option for greater convenience, safety, and job flexibility.
Employing a nanny, au pair, or long-term babysitter in your home is an increasingly popular choice with families. No longer are nannies just for the rich and famous; many middle-class families are choosing this type of care option for greater convenience, safety, and job flexibility.
Plan Ahead to Avoid Debt
Whether it's Christmas, Hanukkah, a big New Year's Eve Bash, or a winter vacation, the time is now to get your finances in order to avoid debt and regrets that can lead to the holiday blues.
Whether it's Christmas, Hanukkah, a big New Year's Eve Bash, or a winter vacation, the time is now to get your finances in order to avoid debt and regrets that can lead to the holiday blues.
Kid Chores and Family
Giving kids chores can help teach responsibility and make them feel more valuable and involved in the family. Don't let chores become a negative issue or something to fight about by following these tips.
Giving kids chores can help teach responsibility and make them feel more valuable and involved in the family. Don't let chores become a negative issue or something to fight about by following these tips.
Revisit Care Options Often
What better time than now to revisit your child's caregiver and child care setting to ensure your choice remains what is best for your child and your family?
What better time than now to revisit your child's caregiver and child care setting to ensure your choice remains what is best for your child and your family?
dropandrun
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.
Care Debate
Does day care make kids behave badly? Are their social skills more advanced, or are they just more mean? Do kids in day care have great vocaulary scores? Does the quality of child care make a difference when kids enter school? Welcome to the great day care debate.
Does day care make kids behave badly? Are their social skills more advanced, or are they just more mean? Do kids in day care have great vocaulary scores? Does the quality of child care make a difference when kids enter school? Welcome to the great day care debate.
Don't Leave Kids Unattended
You're just dashing in to pick up a jug of milk, so there's no harm in leaving your child in the car for a minute...right? Wrong! For various reasons, hundreds of kids each year are involved in potentially fatally accidents when left unattended in a vehicle.
You're just dashing in to pick up a jug of milk, so there's no harm in leaving your child in the car for a minute...right? Wrong! For various reasons, hundreds of kids each year are involved in potentially fatally accidents when left unattended in a vehicle.
'Combing' Technique Can Work
Studies show that head lice have become increasingly resistant to chemical treatments. What to do? "Combing" wet hair is four times more likely to rid scalps of lice. But there is a technique to doing it.
Studies show that head lice have become increasingly resistant to chemical treatments. What to do? "Combing" wet hair is four times more likely to rid scalps of lice. But there is a technique to doing it.
Parenting Books
Parenting books - Looking for some parenting books about raising children and child care services? Here are some suggestions for helpful reads on this subject.
Parenting books - Looking for some parenting books about raising children and child care services? Here are some suggestions for helpful reads on this subject.
best sitter
How do you know that the babysitter you've picked will provide quality care? Before you leave your kids under someone else's care, review these signs you've got the best babysitter.
How do you know that the babysitter you've picked will provide quality care? Before you leave your kids under someone else's care, review these signs you've got the best babysitter.
Making Right Choice Not Easy
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?
Exempt from License
Not all providers are required to have child care licensing. Child care providers who are not licensed, however, do not receive inspections for health and safety and may have different staffing and ratios, training, and experience. But, child care licensing may not be needed in all cases.
Not all providers are required to have child care licensing. Child care providers who are not licensed, however, do not receive inspections for health and safety and may have different staffing and ratios, training, and experience. But, child care licensing may not be needed in all cases.
Self Awareness Crosses Line
Most kids at a certain stage of develop discover their penis or vagina, otherwise referred to as "privates." While the self-discovery and sometimes fascination of private parts is a very natural step in becoming aware of body parts and functions and is much like playing with fingers and toes, the behavior is still not condoned when in a child care setting. What to do?
Most kids at a certain stage of develop discover their penis or vagina, otherwise referred to as "privates." While the self-discovery and sometimes fascination of private parts is a very natural step in becoming aware of body parts and functions and is much like playing with fingers and toes, the behavior is still not condoned when in a child care setting. What to do?
potty training
Reaching the decision to begin potty training is the easy part. The tougher one is tackling it successfully so the end result pleases both parent and child. Here are some tried-and-true tips.
Reaching the decision to begin potty training is the easy part. The tougher one is tackling it successfully so the end result pleases both parent and child. Here are some tried-and-true tips.
Seats Provide Safety Restraint
"Boost for Life" is the awareness theme being used for urging parents to use child safety booster seats for children in the four-to-eight year range. Statistics show that the majority of kids who should be riding in booster seats aren't.
"Boost for Life" is the awareness theme being used for urging parents to use child safety booster seats for children in the four-to-eight year range. Statistics show that the majority of kids who should be riding in booster seats aren't.
picking child care
So, you and your spouse have agreed that child care is needed. So, why is it so difficult to find the right match with your family needs? Here are tips for finding child care you're happy with.
So, you and your spouse have agreed that child care is needed. So, why is it so difficult to find the right match with your family needs? Here are tips for finding child care you're happy with.
Scrapbooking A Cherished Gift
Looking for a gift that doesn't end up unused in the corner of a child's room--or worse--in the trash shortly after the glee of a new present is past? Consider a gift that keeps giving; one that can be added to and enjoyed throughout the year. And what can be more enjoyable than starting a family scrapbook for a child?
Looking for a gift that doesn't end up unused in the corner of a child's room--or worse--in the trash shortly after the glee of a new present is past? Consider a gift that keeps giving; one that can be added to and enjoyed throughout the year. And what can be more enjoyable than starting a family scrapbook for a child?
Study Details Disparities
A difference of a few miles can mean whether a child has access to a high-quality, state-funded preschool program such as Head Start, according to a new study by the National Institute for Early Education Research. The complete report is available online.
A difference of a few miles can mean whether a child has access to a high-quality, state-funded preschool program such as Head Start, according to a new study by the National Institute for Early Education Research. The complete report is available online.
Make Houseguests Comfortable
Before you extend a welcome to guests and their children for an upcoming wedding, holiday celebration, as temporary quarters to a displaced family, or any special event, consider ways to add comfort and warmness to their stay. Here are tips for ensuring that the visit is memorable and a positive experience for all.
Before you extend a welcome to guests and their children for an upcoming wedding, holiday celebration, as temporary quarters to a displaced family, or any special event, consider ways to add comfort and warmness to their stay. Here are tips for ensuring that the visit is memorable and a positive experience for all.
Define Quality Child Care
Perhaps you were a lucky one who took the summer off or an extended break from work and didn't require child care services. Or, maybe your pre-schooler had a non-traditional care setting at a camp or enrichment setting (or even family help) that is coming to the end. With a change in routine and care arrangements looming, have you and your family adequately prepared for quality child care services?
Perhaps you were a lucky one who took the summer off or an extended break from work and didn't require child care services. Or, maybe your pre-schooler had a non-traditional care setting at a camp or enrichment setting (or even family help) that is coming to the end. With a change in routine and care arrangements looming, have you and your family adequately prepared for quality child care services?
comfortdress
Before you buy clothes for your youngster for daycare or school, there's more you should know besides whether there is a school dress code. Here are suggestions from care providers and educators to ensure happy and comfortable kids!
Before you buy clothes for your youngster for daycare or school, there's more you should know besides whether there is a school dress code. Here are suggestions from care providers and educators to ensure happy and comfortable kids!
sanitizer
What's best? Good ol' hand washing or hand sanitizer. No surprise here, the answer is "both." When used together, your chances of coming down with a case of the germies is minimized.
What's best? Good ol' hand washing or hand sanitizer. No surprise here, the answer is "both." When used together, your chances of coming down with a case of the germies is minimized.
exercise and kids
What does your child do when he comes home from child care? Does he want to watch TV or does she want to play outside or with friends? Too often, parents are too tired themselves to emphasize physical activity. But getting enough exercise should be a priority for children...and you!
What does your child do when he comes home from child care? Does he want to watch TV or does she want to play outside or with friends? Too often, parents are too tired themselves to emphasize physical activity. But getting enough exercise should be a priority for children...and you!
Should Kid Change Centers?
"My child is not adjusting to his/her new day care setting. What should I do?" This is a fairly comment concern voiced by parents. Child care providers offer advice.
"My child is not adjusting to his/her new day care setting. What should I do?" This is a fairly comment concern voiced by parents. Child care providers offer advice.
No Breaks From Safety
School breaks give kids and caregivers much-needed refueling time, with relaxed schedules and more play time. During these breaks, however, children may get the impression that rules also have been relaxed, an assumption that can lead to dangerous situations or even accidents. Child safety is just as important during these breaks as when school is in session.
School breaks give kids and caregivers much-needed refueling time, with relaxed schedules and more play time. During these breaks, however, children may get the impression that rules also have been relaxed, an assumption that can lead to dangerous situations or even accidents. Child safety is just as important during these breaks as when school is in session.
Montessori
What is the difference between traditional education and Montessori practice?
What is the difference between traditional education and Montessori practice?
Volunteer Together!
You and your family CAN make a positive difference when you volunteer together. Small children can be just as helpful as older ones; the key is to choose an age-appropriate volunteer activity.
You and your family CAN make a positive difference when you volunteer together. Small children can be just as helpful as older ones; the key is to choose an age-appropriate volunteer activity.
home alone
At what age is your old enough to be left home alone? Idealistically, the answer is "never" but parents face this issue more and more as costs of child care make letting an older child remain at home alone for a while seem more attractive. Having a "latchkey kid" as it is often called can save money and provide a greater convenience, but bad things can also happen to kids who stay home alone for any length of time.
At what age is your old enough to be left home alone? Idealistically, the answer is "never" but parents face this issue more and more as costs of child care make letting an older child remain at home alone for a while seem more attractive. Having a "latchkey kid" as it is often called can save money and provide a greater convenience, but bad things can also happen to kids who stay home alone for any length of time.
badbehaviors
No kid is a perfect angel all the time, but there are certain behaviors that aren't acceptable or appropriate at child care! Here are behaviors to put a stop to...now!
No kid is a perfect angel all the time, but there are certain behaviors that aren't acceptable or appropriate at child care! Here are behaviors to put a stop to...now!
Exclusion Can Cause Problems
Kids often don't want to talk about it, but being excluded at child care or school can have a life-long impact. Parents can help and may need to make some decisions for their child if the problem doesn't get resolved.
Kids often don't want to talk about it, but being excluded at child care or school can have a life-long impact. Parents can help and may need to make some decisions for their child if the problem doesn't get resolved.
Places Where Germs Lurk
Of course, you know germs lurk about everywhere, but did you know that the playground is among the top offenders? It's true! Here are top places with lots of germs that your child is exposed to. The answer, of course, is careful hand washing and using hand sanitizer.
Of course, you know germs lurk about everywhere, but did you know that the playground is among the top offenders? It's true! Here are top places with lots of germs that your child is exposed to. The answer, of course, is careful hand washing and using hand sanitizer.
Caregiver Love Meter
Special occasions are not the only time 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 creative ways to tell your own kids you love 'em!
Special occasions are not the only time 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 creative ways to tell your own kids you love 'em!
family budget
Any working parent knows that the cost of child care can eat away at much of a paycheck. In tough economic times, the cost for quality care services may have to go, especially when parents are struggling to put food on the table.
Any working parent knows that the cost of child care can eat away at much of a paycheck. In tough economic times, the cost for quality care services may have to go, especially when parents are struggling to put food on the table.
Feeling Ready
We all feel anxious when put in a new situation, and starting your child in a new daycare is no different. Parents can help alleviate some of the jitters that are normal in a new environment by following these tips.
We all feel anxious when put in a new situation, and starting your child in a new daycare is no different. Parents can help alleviate some of the jitters that are normal in a new environment by following these tips.
Lack of Credentials A Concern
Does your daycare have the state-required child care license? Is it current? Check and be sure.
Does your daycare have the state-required child care license? Is it current? Check and be sure.
books on manners
There are hundreds of suggestions on how best to teach children manners. The best way remains parents and kids talking and learning, and a tool that continues to create that dialogue is an age appropriate book. Here are some offerings to consider!
There are hundreds of suggestions on how best to teach children manners. The best way remains parents and kids talking and learning, and a tool that continues to create that dialogue is an age appropriate book. Here are some offerings to consider!
Teacher Tips
Parent-teacher conferences can sometimes unnerve even the most experienced of parents. But rather than avoiding these times, parents should embrace the opportunity to learn more about their children and academic strengths and weaknesses.
Parent-teacher conferences can sometimes unnerve even the most experienced of parents. But rather than avoiding these times, parents should embrace the opportunity to learn more about their children and academic strengths and weaknesses.
Do Benefits Outweigh Costs?
If your house is the preferred hang-out, the title may come with the extra cost of feeding the neighborhood kids along with extra consideration in providing supervision and esssentially child care. Do the pros of knowing where your kid is and what he's doing outweigh the extra costs associated with friends? Here are thoughts on this topic.
If your house is the preferred hang-out, the title may come with the extra cost of feeding the neighborhood kids along with extra consideration in providing supervision and esssentially child care. Do the pros of knowing where your kid is and what he's doing outweigh the extra costs associated with friends? Here are thoughts on this topic.
Kid Friends
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.
new baby
It's no surprise that a previously only child may start acting out and sometimes downright ugly to parents who are expecting or have just brough home a new baby. The key is to stop those behaviors with some strong child discipline and lay the anxiety to rest.
It's no surprise that a previously only child may start acting out and sometimes downright ugly to parents who are expecting or have just brough home a new baby. The key is to stop those behaviors with some strong child discipline and lay the anxiety to rest.
Seasonal Allergies
More kids have asthma and allergies than ever before, according to the Center for Disease Control. The holidays can aggravate seasonal allergy symptoms through dusty decorations, mold, scents, and wood-burning fireplaces. Here are tips for helping kids and parents alike with seasonal allergies to healthily celebrate the season.
More kids have asthma and allergies than ever before, according to the Center for Disease Control. The holidays can aggravate seasonal allergy symptoms through dusty decorations, mold, scents, and wood-burning fireplaces. Here are tips for helping kids and parents alike with seasonal allergies to healthily celebrate the season.
Child Care Costs
Does the cost of child care seem high to you? Often, you get what you pay for, and finding high quality child care that also meets your budget can be found.
Does the cost of child care seem high to you? Often, you get what you pay for, and finding high quality child care that also meets your budget can be found.
interview
Much of our workforce is comprised of working parents, but potential employees sometimes talk themselves out of a job by bringing up child care concerns and talking about their kids prematurely.
Much of our workforce is comprised of working parents, but potential employees sometimes talk themselves out of a job by bringing up child care concerns and talking about their kids prematurely.
The Positive Impact of Art
According to the American for the Arts, art can have a positive impact on kids with their academic achievement, attendance, creativity, and social well-being. Parents seem to agree too, according to a new poll.
According to the American for the Arts, art can have a positive impact on kids with their academic achievement, attendance, creativity, and social well-being. Parents seem to agree too, according to a new poll.
Kid Care Options Differ
Why not bring your child to work...at least on occasion? There are pros and cons to taking this step, and here are some good reasons to go ahead and try it!
Why not bring your child to work...at least on occasion? There are pros and cons to taking this step, and here are some good reasons to go ahead and try it!
Going Public
The public beastly behavior can start when your child is just under a year or age and continue, well, for what seems like an eternity! Taking your youngsters with you on public outings is as much feared as it is often a necessity. That's because trips to stores, businesses, restaurants, and other public places can bring out unbecoming behavior in your kids. Here are ways to tame that beast-like behavior.
The public beastly behavior can start when your child is just under a year or age and continue, well, for what seems like an eternity! Taking your youngsters with you on public outings is as much feared as it is often a necessity. That's because trips to stores, businesses, restaurants, and other public places can bring out unbecoming behavior in your kids. Here are ways to tame that beast-like behavior.
Family Time
Are family members becoming like strangers, meeting each other coming and going on a daily basis? Here are ways to reclaim quality family time.
Are family members becoming like strangers, meeting each other coming and going on a daily basis? Here are ways to reclaim quality family time.
Fun Is Where You Look
Free fun is good and in the times such as school breaks, summer months, planned group activities and anyone looking to save some money, free fun is really great! What can care providers or parents do with their kids that is educational, enriching, and is good ol' FREE fun? The answers are most likely in your own community.
Free fun is good and in the times such as school breaks, summer months, planned group activities and anyone looking to save some money, free fun is really great! What can care providers or parents do with their kids that is educational, enriching, and is good ol' FREE fun? The answers are most likely in your own community.
child care crisis
When parents work, [link url=http://childcare.about.com/cs/daycarecenters/ht/daycare.htm]quality child care[/link] is a necessity. The sticker shock of daycare can leave new parents reeling. For for families with more than one child, child care can eat up one salary, leaving parents wondering both working is worth it. Without that second salary, however, dreams such as a house and new car may not be obtainable.
When parents work, [link url=http://childcare.about.com/cs/daycarecenters/ht/daycare.htm]quality child care[/link] is a necessity. The sticker shock of daycare can leave new parents reeling. For for families with more than one child, child care can eat up one salary, leaving parents wondering both working is worth it. Without that second salary, however, dreams such as a house and new car may not be obtainable.
Kid Safety Tactics
They're everywhere and into everything, and toddlers are injury prone and adventure bound. So, how do you keep your fearless adventurers out of harm's away during these curiosity-driven, no-bounds times on the go? Here are top tips for keeping toddlers safe and sound.
They're everywhere and into everything, and toddlers are injury prone and adventure bound. So, how do you keep your fearless adventurers out of harm's away during these curiosity-driven, no-bounds times on the go? Here are top tips for keeping toddlers safe and sound.
being a family provider
Tough economic times often lead to an increase in the number of people opting to become child care providers. Sometimes, it is due to a parent losing a job; othertimes, it is because the cost of daycare is too much on an already-stretched household budget. But a career in child care involves much more than simply loving kids!
Tough economic times often lead to an increase in the number of people opting to become child care providers. Sometimes, it is due to a parent losing a job; othertimes, it is because the cost of daycare is too much on an already-stretched household budget. But a career in child care involves much more than simply loving kids!
Child Care Provider Duties
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?
When Goodbyes Are Hard To Do
Many young kids become anxious or even extremely upset over the notion of separating from their parents to go to day care or school. What's a parent to do?
Many young kids become anxious or even extremely upset over the notion of separating from their parents to go to day care or school. What's a parent to do?
Differences Cause Reaction
When a child gets glasses, braces, or in any way is "different" than peers, an inevitable response can be teasing. How do you stop it?
When a child gets glasses, braces, or in any way is "different" than peers, an inevitable response can be teasing. How do you stop it?
Trick or Treat Safety Tips
Before your kids gleefully go trick or treating this year, here are some safety tips you should know to make sure the occasion is spook-tacular!
Before your kids gleefully go trick or treating this year, here are some safety tips you should know to make sure the occasion is spook-tacular!
Employers and Child Care
Employers CAN help support the cost of child care, and often it doesn't cost them a dime. Here are ways to ask your employer to help.
Employers CAN help support the cost of child care, and often it doesn't cost them a dime. Here are ways to ask your employer to help.
nontraditional care
While jobs are increasingly requiring nontraditional hours and days outside the 9-to-5 schedule, child care centers haven't gotten the message. Very few child care businesses operate on weekends and evenings. So, what are families to do?
While jobs are increasingly requiring nontraditional hours and days outside the 9-to-5 schedule, child care centers haven't gotten the message. Very few child care businesses operate on weekends and evenings. So, what are families to do?
Early Education Values
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.
daycare questions
Still deciding on daycares? Ask yourself these five quick questions to help you choose.
Still deciding on daycares? Ask yourself these five quick questions to help you choose.
Recognize Disabilities
A chubby-cheeked cherub doesn't mean parents shouldn't watch for slow development or special needs. Many developmental delays can be recognized early to allow children to begin receiving therapy/treatment prior to entering school, and parents should learn the signs and act early.
A chubby-cheeked cherub doesn't mean parents shouldn't watch for slow development or special needs. Many developmental delays can be recognized early to allow children to begin receiving therapy/treatment prior to entering school, and parents should learn the signs and act early.
Child Safety and School Year
Back to school and child safety are two key thoughts on every parents mind in the fall. Motorists should heed special school zones, watch for school buses, and parents, educators and providers alike should team up to make sure safety practices are followed to keep children out of harm's way.
Back to school and child safety are two key thoughts on every parents mind in the fall. Motorists should heed special school zones, watch for school buses, and parents, educators and providers alike should team up to make sure safety practices are followed to keep children out of harm's way.
Get The Scoop On A Kid Flick
Before parents or child care providers take children to a movie or pop a video in for afternoon viewing, they might want to read reviews first. Here are some ways to learn more about what your children might watch.
Before parents or child care providers take children to a movie or pop a video in for afternoon viewing, they might want to read reviews first. Here are some ways to learn more about what your children might watch.
qualitytime
Kids would rather their parents be less stressed out and to take a "chill pill" than spend more time with them, according to a recent study.
Kids would rather their parents be less stressed out and to take a "chill pill" than spend more time with them, according to a recent study.
preschool learning
More and more public schools are working closely with community child care centers and preschools to help kids be prepared for school when they enter kindergarten.
More and more public schools are working closely with community child care centers and preschools to help kids be prepared for school when they enter kindergarten.
Be Prepared and Professional
The parent-caregiver conference is set. What should you as a parent do to ensure the meeting is meaningful and positive?
The parent-caregiver conference is set. What should you as a parent do to ensure the meeting is meaningful and positive?
Grandparents
Grandparents should be honored for their knowledge and guidance throughout the year, not just on Grandparents Day. Families should cultivate relationships between grandparents and grandchildren, strengthen intergenerational activities, and honor grandparents for their knowledge and support.
Grandparents should be honored for their knowledge and guidance throughout the year, not just on Grandparents Day. Families should cultivate relationships between grandparents and grandchildren, strengthen intergenerational activities, and honor grandparents for their knowledge and support.
Explain Why and Use Manners
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.
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.