Having a newborn is an exciting adventure. But it doesn’t take long before parents realize the many potentially dangerous objects in their house! From electrical outlets to the corners of your end table, it seems as if everything in your house could hurt your new precious bundle. Many parents “baby-proof” their house to ensure a […]
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LEGOs are one of the most popular toys for a very good reason! They can be collectibles, left in their assembled form and prized on a shelf, or broken down and used in countless ways to bring your imagination to life. It’s hard to find a kid (or even an adult!) who doesn’t love tinkering
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You’re running late for work and needed to leave five minutes ago. Your child still hasn’t found her shoes but she’s managed to find her lost purse, sticker collection, and birthday card from last year. You’ve repeated directions three times to get her shoes, and you feel on the verge of snapping. Every parent has
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A new baby is a blessing–but sometimes a big sibling may not see it that way. While many children are delighted to have a baby brother or sister, it’s understandable that big siblings may be dubious. Whether your child is excited or apprehensive, all big siblings need a little preparation for the journey ahead. How
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All parents want their children to be well-liked by adults and peers alike. They want them to grow up into socially responsible and respectful adults. But this is especially challenging when culture doesn’t often reward honorable behavior and instead tolerates dysfunction. How can parents fight the uphill battle and win? What Does “Socially Responsible” Mean?
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New school supplies, new clothes, new teachers, new friends… There is a lot that’s new and exciting about the first day of school. But what’s not exciting? Dusting the cobwebs off the knowledge and skills from the month of May. Adults can all remember the frustration of recalling last year’s educational skills. While it’s important
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If you’re considering putting your child in daycare, you may wonder when it is the best time to enroll. While Children’s Academy takes children as young as six weeks, most pediatricians consider six months to be the youngest beneficial age to enroll an infant in daycare. Parents of early preschool children (around the age of
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Childcare is a necessity for families—it’s a cornerstone of early childhood education and economic growth. In Kentucky, discussions surrounding childcare challenges and possible solutions are continuing to find solutions for all families currently struggling to find reliable daycare facilities that meet their needs and standards. The demand for early childhood education programs continues to grow,
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While we tend to attribute impatience to children, everyone struggles with patience to a certain degree. Our fast-paced, instant-gratification culture usually allows us to avoid waiting for things we want. Children are already prone to impatience. It’s no surprise that children these days, surrounded by instant gratification, usually lack patience. However, everyone would agree that
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If you haven’t noticed by now, your child grows and matures at a rapid speed! While this is most noticeable in the infant and toddler years, children of all ages are making many neurological connections that will aid them the rest of their lives. Children learn primarily through play. Playtime is their “school” or “job”
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