Your toddler’s first day of daycare is coming up soon, and you want to make the transition as smoothly as possible. How do you prepare your child to be away from you during the day and help them have fun? Here are some expert tips. Visit Children’s Academy Childcare and Preschool We welcome visits from …
It’s hard to believe that six weeks ago, your precious angel was still cozy in its mother’s belly. The past month has been a roller coaster of emotions–both high and low–as well as adjusting to a new needy person in your life. There has been plenty to treasure, and plenty to look forward to. Whether …
There’s a lot that happens in summertime: vacations, summer bucket lists, playdates, pool days, trips to the zoo, and so much more. But before you know it, the school season has emerged, whether we like it or not! For some of us with young children, summer is so busy that when the calendar turns to …
Another summer has flown by, and now it’s time to look forward to the fall. Back-to-school savings are front and center in grocery stores and first-day of school photos are flooding every social media page. Even if you don’t have school-aged children yet, the back-to-school season gets every parent thinking: how can I best prepare …
Adults usually structure their lives around routine. Knowing what time your shift, doctor’s appointment, or party starts helps you plan how much sleep you get and how you prioritize your time throughout the day. This is perhaps because adults have grown accustomed to a routine during their school years and see the benefit of it. …
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Every day your preschooler grows exponentially. They’re learning letters and numbers, can remember every line from their favorite movie, can ride a bike or scooter, and make handmade cards. Children grow in these areas when they are given opportunities and gently challenged. They solidify their learning experiences by applying new skills in different scenarios. For …
Every parent wants what’s best for their child. What better way to give your child a happy life than by setting them up for future success? Our society highly values academic success and achievement. Generally speaking, those who receive a higher level of education go on to live happier, more successful lives. Meaningful careers are …
There are pros and cons to any childcare situation. For instance, parents who stay home with their children have control over their child’s daily routine. However, it’s also easy to let routines slide and children do whatever they want, whenever they want. Additionally, while it can be a wonderful thing for children to be around …
We all want what’s best for our children, and it can be easy to succumb to our parental instinct to keep our children beside us forever. But the truth is, babies don’t keep. In fact, they grow up faster than we may like. Before we know it, they’re off to their first day of kindergarten …
Looking to the Future: Should I Enroll My Child in Daycare? Read More »
There’s no sense beating around the bush: childcare is expensive. In some ways, the expense of childcare can help you weed out options that are not suitable for your child. For instance, if a nanny charges less than the average rate, this isn’t necessarily a good thing. Cheap childcare services can put your child at …