When it comes to the care and development of our children, picking the right daycare is a monumental decision for any parent. You know how crucial a role that early childhood education can play in your toddler’s development, so you want the center that best allows their little mind and body to flourish. But there …
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Whether you’re a parent or pediatrician, there are many opinions on what age is best for a child to begin attending daycare. Some believe the earlier, the better, so there’s less separation anxiety. Others believe that sending the child to daycare when he is older allows for proper parental bonding. There are a dozen other …
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Early Childhood Education can be a challenging time for parents, especially when trying to understand how your child feels about their daycare environment. How can a toddler who can barely talk, share how they feel about the place they spend a large amount of their time? And of course you as a parent, don’t want …
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Most parents know that reading to their children will benefit their future academics. However, new research indicates that math skills are more important than reading in predicting future academic success. In fact, experts are now advising that early math skills should take priority in early childhood classrooms over reading. Here is what the research studies …
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Many parents expecting to send their children to childcare grapple with a very important question: Full-Time or Part-Time? Or, to put it another way, How many Days of Daycare is Best? It’s an important question with a myriad of factors to consider. Most Daycares prefer for their children to come Full-Time, that is to say, during …
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Children are born ready to understand the world around them. As they grow, they become more and more capable of pushing and pulling objects, rolling and bouncing balls, and asking questions. While children can learn many scientific concepts on their own (like gravity and buoyancy), adults can aid in satisfying and growing their curiosity. Further, …
Adults all know that toddlers and young children have an abundance of energy. Many parents must find ways for their children to burn off excess energy, like taking them to the park or enrolling them in a sport. But as children get a little older, they may turn to technology, games, or reading for entertainment …
All parents instinctively know there are benefits of reading to our children, but it’s hard to find time to read in the rush of the day! Between your job, social engagements, grocery shopping, sports practice, homework, and household duties, reading seems more of an inconvenience than a delight. However, research shows how important it is …
In today’s fast-paced world, where dual-income households are more common, many parents grapple with the decision of whether to send their babies to daycare. One frequent question on the minds of these parents is, “Do daycare babies develop faster than those who stay at home?” While there isn’t a straightforward ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer, research …
Children of every age love to color, paint, draw, cut, and glue. And often, the messier the project, the better! Should art for young children be seen as just a mess, or is there a developmental reason for the chaos? Luckily, research shows that channeling a child’s creativity through art has many positive benefits for …