Parents and Childcare

How Daycare Builds Emotional Regulation and Self-Confidence in Young Children

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When a family begins to think about daycare of preschool, academics and school readiness are often what first come to mind. While both are vital, an overlooked value of a high-quality childcare is the way in which it supports a child’s emotional development. Emotional regulation and development will serve them well, not just in their […]

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New Year, Big Milestones: How to Set Goals With Your Preschooler

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The New Year is a blank slate ready for fresh starts and fresh goals. While it is often the adults that come up with a list of new resolutions to embark upon, young children can benefit from goal setting, as well. In preschool, daycare, and childcare settings, goal-setting looks less like a checklist of “to-do’s”

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Chomp! Helping Toddlers Move Beyond Biting

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Addressing Biting within the Home, Daycare or Childcare Setting It happens fast: a joyous moment or frustrating situation quickly turns to horror with the shock of a sudden bite. Within the world of early childhood education, biting is a typical stage seen by parents and educators alike. Addressing this behavior in the moment is easier

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Helping Children Find Calm

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How Can I Help My Child Calm Down? Calming down, and doing so well, is not an innate human ability but rather a skill that needs practicing and honing. For preschool-aged children, they are merely at the beginning of a lifelong journey to sharpen such a skill. Whether they are having a meltdown over the

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