Parents and Children

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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Take the Stress Out of Holiday Meals with Preschoolers

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Navigating Holiday Meals with Children The Holidays bring about a lot of group gatherings and special food that is not typically enjoyed all year long. Maybe it’s a Thanksgiving turkey, a Christmas ham, or the special fruit cake that Aunt Beth brings every year to the family meal, food can be a part of our

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Outdoor Winter Play Ideas for Preschoolers

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Bundle Up & Head Out: 10 Outdoor Winter Activities to Keep Littles Engaged and Busy Unlike polar bears, toddlers and preschoolers do not hibernate for the colder months so the play doesn’t stop! Rather than shifting playtime to 24 hours a day of indoor activities, add a layer and some gloves and move the play

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Confident Little Ones: Encouraging Self-Belief in Preschoolers

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From tying their own shoes to raising their hand with a question, confidence has an important role in supporting and shaping the way preschoolers learn, grow, and explore the world around them. A child’s self-belief is just beginning to form in these early years and with the right guidance, can lay a strong foundation for

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Baby-Led Weaning: Building Healthy Habits

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To Puree or Not to Puree As new parents will quickly come to realize, there are a thousand choices to make when it comes to child’s early childhood education and development–food introduction being one of those decisions. What food do you start with? do you begin with purees? soft foods? oatmeal?…the list goes on and

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Traveling with Preschoolers: Tips and Tricks For a Smooth Trip

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Tips for Vacationing with Preschoolers Working on plans for a family trip? Do you have a preschooler at home? Your daydreams of warm sandy beaches or crisp mountain air might be interrupted by the thought of tantrums at 30,000 feet or overtired meltdowns during a day of hiking. No worries as we have you covered!

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Bed-Time for Baby: The Transition From Crib to Bed

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The Big Move It’s hard to look at the tiny newborn in the crib and envision that they will one day have arms and legs hanging out the sides as they actively outgrown their sleeping arrangements. As with all things, the day does come where your little one is ready for the transition: big-kid bed

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Intentionality and Screentime for Preschoolers

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Even from an early age, screens are entrancing. The different lights, storylines, colors, and sounds are all captivating—and easily accessible from a big screen tv to a tiny handheld device that can go anywhere with you. With screens now literally at our fingertips at most points of the day, it is important to take a

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Chilling Through the Summer

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Keeping Cool in the Summer Heat` When the summer sun is blazing and the temps rise, parents and caregivers need a battle plan to manage their preschoolers playful, plentiful energy. Summer play doesn’t have to be a break from learning and developing, either!  Below are some kid-approved ways to beat the heat while also nurturing

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