Every parent wants their child to be healthy, both now and in the future. How can we help our children achieve their best health? Although it may surprise you, daycare and preschool programs can help set your child up for a healthy life! Good Nutrition Kids who stay at home have more control over their …
One of the most important aspects of parenting is consistency. Although adults may feel that children would prefer to have new rules every day, children feel secure and safe when they know their routine, boundaries, and expectations (even if they give you some pushback!). Children need to internalize, rehearse and repeat behaviors. This is best …
As your child grows, they are constantly learning new and more effective ways to communicate. They grow from babbling babies into curious toddlers, and then into inquisitive children ready for school. However, the environment your child is immersed in daily plays a huge role in their communication growth. A child deprived of meaningful interactions may …
There’s nothing quite like the joy on a child’s face when they see a storybook character that looks like them. Every child deserves to see themselves represented in a storybook that embraces the differences that make them unique. Unfortunately, many children don’t see themselves, their ethnic background, or their religious dress represented in illustrated stories. …
Transitioning to a daycare preschool program can be challenging for both the parent and child. This is especially true if the child has been home or with family for most of their life. Your child may not understand why they are left with strangers, which can be intimidating or scary. This can trigger big emotions …
Many parents wonder and worry if preschool really prepares their children for school. Not only does preschool gently prepare children for the routine and expectations of a formal classroom setting, but preschool also has many positive life-long benefits. Take a look at just a few ways preschool benefits your child. Children Enrolled in Preschool Have …
It’s a well-known fact that childcare is expensive. However, there are several helpful childcare subsidies that ease your financial load so you can afford the best care for your child! Child Tax Credit You become eligible for the child tax credit as soon as your child is born. A $3,600 tax credit is given for …
As your child approaches school age, it’s important to consider childcare and preschool options that give them their best start to lifelong learning. Here are three ways that a preschool program (like the one at Children’s Academy Childcare and Preschool!) can benefit your child. 1. Preschool Gives Children Quality Playtime with Peers Playtime at home …
Every child deserves access to quality childcare, regardless of parental income. There are several financial assistance programs available to qualifying families. One such program is the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). What is CCAP? The Kentucky Division of Child Care started CCAP so children could receive quality child care while their parents work. The low-income …