As the temperatures continue to plummet, parents everywhere are pulling out winter jackets for their children. But if you’re like most parents, you’ve likely experienced the frustration of your child refusing to wear a jacket no matter how cold it is. For one reason or another, your child adamantly refuses to keep their jacket on […]
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Location is an important factor when considering which early childhood education program is right for your family. Most families find it ideal to enroll their child in a daycare close to their home, employment, or the child’s school district. This prevents additional commute times, and school buses can often drop children off at daycare instead
With more than 7,000 languages worldwide–and increasingly more connections to those languages–there is a greater need to understand multiple languages. However, it’s not just understanding another language that is beneficial. Bilingualism has many benefits in early childhood education and brain development and should be presented in every household, even if the parents are not bilingual
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Children are born to be naturally inquisitive and creative. When creativity and curiosity are cultivated in children, they are more likely to be excellent problem-solvers, academically successful, and artistically creative. Here are some tips to encourage creativity in young children. Set Up a Creative Environment Setting up a creative environment will be both inspiring to
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When planning your summer activities, one outing is guaranteed to be memorable: camping. Camping is like a sugar detox: most adults know that it would be good for them, but they also don’t want to give it a shot. Kids and adults alike balk at camping, and perhaps for good reason. There is unpredictable weather,
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Reading is one of the best ways to increase your toddler’s language skills, vocabulary, and literacy. But the benefits of reading to your child go beyond academic intelligence, you also develop a sweet emotional bond through reading! This is why a children’s podcast, audiobook, or television series can’t replace reading. Babies can make no sense
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Without a doubt, one of the biggest hurdles parents and children struggle with when starting daycare is separation anxiety. Your child’s crying, screaming, and pleading can be intense and overwhelming. Separation anxiety is a completely normal developmental milestone for your child–but that doesn’t make it easy to handle! Sometimes, even parents can experience separation anxiety,
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Let’s face it: life is hard for everyone! Countless pressures can at times feel overwhelming to adults and children alike. While we tend to attribute challenges and difficulties to adulthood, this doesn’t mean children don’t experience their own struggles and challenges on a daily basis. Even in the most idyllic childhood, every child will experience
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Children learn primarily through play. Playtime is their “job” that develops the skills they need later for their actual schooling and occupations. When you see playtime as education, then you’ll want to provide your child with toys that grow their brains, bodies, and language skills. What Toys Do Children Need? While it’s tempting to give
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