It’s mid-December and we’re all in full swing of holiday joy and busyness! However, academically, it’s mid-term season. It’s time to assess your preschooler’s knowledge. Or is it? At this time of year, in different parts of the world, preschoolers are assessed, tested, or given examinations to determine their academic
STTA – Something to Think About What is the quality of the food that your child is eating during childcare hours and at home? Eating a balanced diet early can help babies develop a positive attitude towards food, recognize hunger and fullness cues, and build a strong foundation for healthy
Hello! This post is written for you who are frantically trying to understand how childcare will fit into the equation of new-mom life. Many moms will have learned what I share below through trial and error. For some, the lessons have been costly. Others were spared the encounters leading to
Hello Friend! I’ll start this post with a challenge: First, think about your expectations for your little one. Next, try to answer this question: Are your expectations in line with what your child is physically, cognitively, emotionally, socially, and linguistically, capable of? How would you know? Why does it matter? Resist
Welcome to Milestone Minute! What words should a 12-month-old say? How many words should a 12-month-old be able to say? Is it normal for a 12-month-old not to talk? Our first child “picked up” words and language expressions very early. He readily showed his understanding of words, exclamations, and commands.
Hi There! This post is my, “what-I-wish-I-had-known-when-I-was-a-new-parent”, post. When my kids were small, I had no idea about the many resources that were available to me. As they grew, I learned that a big part of parenting and childcare was having confidence that I was doing the best for
Happy Monday! Do you know that you can give your child fantastic developmental and educational experiences in the rain? Many little ones generally enjoy playing in the water and with wet things. It is a treat for their senses. They also get to utilize their fine and gross motor skills
Do you know what to look for to determine if your childcare provider is focused on your child’s development? Should you be looking for lots of toys? Lots of kid contraptions? Multiple language offerings? Ivy League-trained teachers and assistants? No. No. No. And, NO! Many parents do not realize that
Are you having difficulty finding a daycare or preschool and affordability is not really the issue? Does every daycare or preschool seem to be the wrong fit? In this post, I will introduce you to a perspective that could help you find the best childcare solution for YOU. Take A
Shift Your Worldview – Working mom encouragement from I Samuel 2:11-20 This week, the story of Hannah shows us a very credible model of “Faith over Fear” when it comes to leaving our children in the care of others. Hannah released her only son into an “uncertain” future. Boy does