• Why Pre-School Is A Smart Choice For Your Child

    Do you have a pre-kindergarten age child? If so, you should seriously consider enrolling the child in pre-school. While many parents are unsure about pre-school and about giving up time with their child before they have to, there are just so many benefits to pre-school that it's a good idea to enroll your child in it. If you're still not convinced, just consider these awesome advantages. Children Learn the Structure of School [Read More]

  • Benefits Of After-School Care For Older Children

    When you think about day care, you probably think about younger kids more than adolescents or pre-teens. However, the truth is that day care can be a benefit for older children as well as younger ones. Before you opt to have your child stay home alone after school, there are a few things that you should understand. Here are a few advantages to using day care for your older children. [Read More]

  • Making Preschool Fun For Children With Autism

    For many parents of children with autism, preschool enrollment can be a difficult and stressful decision. Although autistic children often struggle with social interactions and can become overwhelmed in unfamiliar situations, preschool is also an invaluable space to begin teaching them the practical social skills they will need in school and adult life.  These are four ways to make the transition to preschool as painless and fun as possible for both you and your child with autism. [Read More]

  • Get Your Group Or Daycare Together With A Simple Spring Project

    Looking for a fun project to bring a group of children together? Nothing fosters a sense of solidarity like a common objective, such as a creative project. There are many group projects that are well-suited to a group of young children, and that will begin to build bonds and interactions among the kids in your care. Build team-work and foster fun with this simple spring suggestion: Foster fun with a group flip-flop wreath. [Read More]

  • Answering Common Questions About Before School Child Care Programs

    Keeping your child safe can be a demanding task for any parent, and the stresses associated with balancing a rigorous professional schedule and the need to care for children can seem like too much for a parent to manage. Luckily, there are options to help parents better manage these conflicting responsibilities. If you are a new parent, you may benefit from having the following couple of questions about your options for addressing this childcare problem answered. [Read More]

  • Important Tips Every Parent Should Know About Staff/Child Ratios In Day Care Centers

    As the parent of a young child, day care is obviously a big concern for you, since recent data has determined that about four out of five kids in the United States have spent at least some time in day care by the age of four. It is also important to note that the ratios of students to teachers in child care facilities typically increase during nap time and that there are certain times of the day in many child care facilities that can be more challenging. [Read More]

  • 5 Tips For Exercising After A Long Day At Work

    Whether you work in the advertising or finance industry, exercise is often the last thing you want to do after spending eight or nine hours at the office. However, keeping up with your fitness is important and provides your body with a lot of great benefits. So how do you motivate yourself to work out after a long day at work? Here are some helpful tips to follow: Put Your Workouts on Your Calendar [Read More]

  • Tips For Finding The Best Preschool In Your Area

    As a parent, it is vital that you are finding the best possible preschool for your children in order to ensure that they are getting the best education. To help make sure that you are doing this with ease, you will want to take a few moments to check out some of the following helpful tips. Ask To Do A Pop In  It is best to make sure that you are allowed to view some preschool classroom time, even if some of that time is play time. [Read More]

  • Child Centered Education Vs Traditional Education: What You Should Know

    When your child reaches the age at which they should be starting school, you may find yourself faced with several different decisions to make about the future of their education. After all, your child's education is the foundation upon which the rest of their life will be based. One of the major decisions that you will need to make is between a child centered education experience and a traditional education style. [Read More]

  • Tips For Helping Your Preschooler Adjust To A New School

    Many children attend both three and four year old preschool. If you plan on switching to a new preschool for next school year, make sure you spend some time preparing for the transition. If you allow your child to say goodbye to their old school friends, and allow them time to adjust to their new preschool, this transition will be a lot easier.  Inform Your Child's Current Preschool They Will Not Be Coming Back [Read More]