Practical Ways to Support Immune Function No one wants to be sick. With cold weather and lack of sunshine approaching, now is the perfect time to start bolstering immune systems. A child’s immune system is like a fortress built up over time. Whether your child is attending childcare, daycare, planning a trip to see loved […]
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The Way Two-Year-Olds Play Watching a two-year-old play is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Their creativity, energy, imagination, innocence, and their ability to do the same thing over and over and still find it amusing is simply a joy to be around. Whether in childcare, daycare, or home with parents or a
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Starting a new daycare is an exciting milestone, but it can also bring a mix of nerves, tears, and adjustments for both children and parents alike! The good news is that with some thoughtful and research-backed strategies, you can ease the transition for your little one and set them up for success in their new
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The End of Naps Naptime. Beautiful, wonderful, naptime. Not only are naps a midday break for parents, children, and early childhood caregivers alike but they are an important piece of development, as well. As children grow an seemingly ‘don’t need a nap anymore’ it can be difficult to know whether to officially drop the nap,
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The First Visit to the Dentist As your little one’s first teeth come through, you might wonder when the first trip to the dentist is coming. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and American Academy of Pediatrics all agree: a child’s first dental visit should happen by age 1, or within six months
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Get Your Crawl On Without a doubt, we live in a busy world. Hopping from activity to activity, working late, multiple social events on the calendar—and that’s not including the reoccurring things like attempting to keep up with laundry and stocking the fridge with fresh goodies from the grocery store. This can easily bleed over
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15 Engaging & Educational Summer Bucket List Ideas for Preschoolers Sunshine, swimming pools, and sweet and sticky watermelon—all hallmarks of summertime festivities! Summer is coming and with it, a slew of opportunities to bond with your preschooler (and keep everyone entertained on these longer days). Whether your little one is home for the summer or
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