Children seem to love nothing more than running around outside — enjoying the fresh air and perhaps jumping in a water puddle or two. Why does this seem to fulfill something that is missing for them?
Spending time cuddling with your child can be one of the most beautiful and impactful parts of your day. What better way to have a snuggle than when you’re reading to your child? There are many known benefits of reading to young children, such as helping increase their concentration and boost early reading abilities. Plus, you and your little ones will both appreciate the closeness and time together as you experience new ideas through their eyes for the very first time. Here are some of the key benefits of reading to even the youngest of children.
Are you struggling with helping your little one make it through one of life’s earliest hurdles? Potty training can be a time of wild excitement (Yay! No more diapers!) and it can also be inconvenient (Boo — I can’t believe the yucky accident on the floor!). What is most important is staying consistent throughout the day at home and preschool. Here are tips that will help you both get through potty training successfully.
Getting your little one started on the right foot each day begins with a good breakfast but continues throughout the day with a nutritious lunch. While we all squeak by sometimes with a less-than-stellar meal, providing your child with a balanced and healthy lunch will give them the energy that they need to stay positive -powering their brain and their muscles throughout the rest of the day. Here are some tips on packing a healthy lunch for your child.
In the fall and winter, you can often find some stunning pine cones in your area. These small miracles of nature are endlessly fascinating for children, as they can imagine all sorts of ways to use them. Pine cones come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors, making them ideal for a fall craft project: making a pine cone bird feeder! Plus, you get to enjoy time outside with your family as you’re gathering some medium to large pine cones.
Oh, the weather outside is getting frightful – but is your child fully dressed for the elements on the way to child care? Even the few minutes that your tiny tot is out in the cold air between your home, the car and your child care facility can expose them to an array of problems. Children are particularly susceptible to changes in temperature, so it’s important to keep them fully buttoned-up and snuggled-in when you’re getting them where they need to go. Here are some tips to keep them toasty warm this winter.
Children are notorious for sharing germs. I type this just after my son sneezed directly into my face with no remorse. The truth is, it’s impossible to prevent sharing germs sometimes, especially with little ones who have no concept of manners or hygiene. At Creative Corner Child Care Center our educators make every effort to keep the facility clean and sanitary to reduce the spreading of germs as much as possible. Here are some things that you can do at home to help reduce spreading germs and keep your child healthy.
Halloween is a fun time for kiddos and parents alike, but there can also be some scary outcomes if you don’t take the proper precautions. This is a busy night out where small children can become overexcited and tired so it’s a good idea to be prepared! Here are the top 10 Halloween safety tips that will keep your night fun and fabulous for both you and your kids.
Preschoolers are often fun and ready for any new adventure that comes their way — making their first day at a new child care facility a fun one for everyone! However, some kids will be old enough to experience anxiety, which is perfectly normal when presented with a new situation. Taking more time upfront to provide your child with a higher level of comfort will pay off on their first day.
Toddlers are persnickety little people, they want what they want — and they want it now! Your child is likely old enough to make their wishes known loud and clear, and if they may not appreciate any sort of changes, even if they turn out to be fun. Woe is the parent who disturbs their schedule, which makes it especially important to be well prepared prior to making big changes during these years.