How Can Preschools Help Children To Develop Emotional Skills?

Preschools are much more than places to care for your child when you're away. While your child will receive constant care and attention, they'll also learn, grow and develop in many ways. What can you expect your child to learn during her pre-k day? Well, there are a variety of possibilities here. The specific content that your child learns depends on the school and their curriculum. That said, you can expect your child to build skills across all of the developmental domains. Read More 

What If Your Toddler Has A Temper Tantrum In Public?

When your child throws a temper tantrum at home, it can be bad. When he or she does it in public, it can be worse. Ignoring the public tantrum is not possible, so you have to find ways to defuse the situation quickly. If your child is going through this phase in his or her life, here are some tips for handling public tantrums.   Stay Focused on Your Child  A public tantrum can be frustrating and embarrassing. Read More 

School Is Almost Out: 4 Reasons You Should Keep Your Kids Physically Active During Summer Vacation

Now that the school year is coming to a close, it's time to think about the summer activities your kids will participate in. If you haven't thought about good old-fashioned physical activities, you might be short-changing your kids. You know how important it is for you to work-out each week. However, it's also important for your kids to get some physical activity each week. In fact, kids need to be physically active every day. Read More 

Should You Choose A Child Care Program Near Home Or Near Work?

You're looking for a child care program near your home. Or maybe you're looking for one near work. Wait, you're not really sure. The daycare search started within a small radius of where you live. But, then your mommy and daddy friends suggested looking near your job. Which one is the best way to go? That depends. Before narrowing your search, check out what you need to consider when choosing between a daycare that's close to home or near to work. Read More 

Getting Prepared To Take Your Child To Preschool

If you are preparing to take your child to preschool for the first time, there are some things you should do that will make things easier on the two of you. You can learn about some of the things that can make the transition to preschool easier by reviewing the information below: Visit the preschool ahead of time with your child You should take your child into the preschool to familiarize them with it and the teachers. Read More