Many parents rely on daycare to return to their jobs. Daycare is helpful for many parents, but it should not be a replacement for parental care. It’s not good for most children to be in daycare all day, every day because children need their parents to care for and raise them. So how many days–and […]
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All children desire to understand the world around them. Babies learn to push and pull objects, toddlers love to roll and bounce balls, and young children want to discover if they can fly if they jump off the playground. There is scientific proof that teaching science at young ages is beneficial for childhood development. Here
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Most children have no problem finding creative ways to get their energy out. It might be jumping on the couch, tearing through the house, or wrestling with a sibling. As children get a little bit older, they may turn to technology, games, or reading for entertainment instead of physical activity. But just because children have
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Parents instinctively know reading is beneficial to children, but it’s hard to find time to read between all the duties of your job, kid’s activities, and household duties. However, research shows how reading to children positively impacts their lives. Here are just a few. Reading Builds Language Skills Since children learn almost everything from adults,
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Children of every age love to color, paint, draw, cut, and glue. They scribble on the walls and smear mud on the backyard fence. They mix all the paint or Play-Doh colors together to create new colors. They cut endless pieces of paper and paste them together with glue. Is all this just a mess,
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You may enjoy spontaneity in your job or social life. However, children need the consistency of a structured routine in order to flourish and learn essential life skills. Consistency and routine can be hard to accomplish as a stay-at-home parent because there are endless options for how to fill your day. But it’s precisely the
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Most people think reading is an early marker of intellectual and educational success. However, new research indicates that math skills are more important than reading in predicting future academic success. The conclusions are so strong that now experts are saying math needs to be emphasized over reading in early childhood education. Here is what the
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What makes a childcare center safe? Licensure should be the first box any daycare should check. A licensed daycare will meet minimum standards for staff accreditation, safety, sanitization, and nutrition. What sets quality daycares above average is when the daycare goes above and beyond the minimum standards. Here are some key areas to keep in
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Safety should be a top priority for any parent placing their children in the care of other adults. Parents should take this responsibility seriously and choose a daycare carefully. How do you know whether your childcare facility is safe for your child? The best way is to ensure the facility is licensed. What Is a
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When you’re looking for childcare, the many options can feel overwhelming. With so many choices, it’s easy pass by the truly important details like safety and meal plans due to an aesthetically-pleasing website. Five things that should be a top priority when looking for a daycare. Location It may not seem like location matters until
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