If you have a child who you will soon be enrolling in child care, then it’s a good idea to visit some childcare centers in-person to see what you think and where your child might be most comfortable. These tours are usually very informative, but you’ll learn even more if you ask the tour guide or administrator a few questions while you are there. Here are a few of the top questions to ask.…
Read More »Preschool can be an enriching opportunity for children. In preschool, young kids will get the chance to learn in a structured environment that takes their age-specific needs into account. As a parent, you’ll have to decide what type of preschool to enroll your child in. Year-round preschools are an enticing option for a number of reasons. Here are four things your child can get out of a year-round preschool: 1. An Unchanging Routine…
Read More »Daycare is a completely different world for toddlers, as it’s often the first time a child spends an extended period of time away from family. Given the new environment, good social skills are critical. However, teaching this new set of skills to a toddler isn’t always easy. Emotion-Safe Zone A part of social development is not suppressing your emotions, but instead learning how to manage them. As a result, it’s important that you create an environment in which your child can freely express their emotions so that they learn how to control them.…
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