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  • The Head Start Program: 2 Questions Parents May Need Answered

    The quality of education that your child receives is of critical importance to ensure that they have access to ample opportunities in life. Unfortunately, there are many parents that are not well aware of the various programs designed to help foster academic success for children. For instance, Head Start is a national program designed to help children have the best chance for academic success. Being unfamiliar with this program may cause you to miss out on its benefits.
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  • Answers To 2 Of The Most Important Questions Parents Should Ask About Child-Centered Charter Schools

    As a responsible parent, one of your biggest concerns is undoubtedly the education your son or daughter receives. As part of that, it is important to consider what type of learner he or she is and how a school can meet their educational needs. Fortunately, a child-centered charter school is an option that is known for their innovative teaching techniques and as a result, you should consider them when shopping for your child's new school.
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  • Turtles And Elephants Can Help Kids With Anger

    Too many adults make the mistake of telling children to just "get over" their emotions, especially when it comes to anger. Anger is a big emotion that can be scary for kids to feel. As a childcare specialist or a stay-at-home mom, you need to know how to teach angry children strategies that will help them calm down. Recognize but Don't React Children get angry and they need you to recognize that.
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  • Three Keys To Smoothing The Transition To Daycare

    In order to help your child to grow and progress, there will likely come a time in which you will need to send them to daycare services. If you want to be sure that your child is able to adjust to the daycare, there are some critical steps that you should take. With this in the back of your head, read this guide and follow these tips so that you can bridge the gap and send your child to daycare with full confidence.
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  • 3 Benefits Of Preschoolers Learning Life Skills At A Montessori School

    If your child is approaching the age where he or she is ready for preschool, have you looked into a Montessori school yet? Montessori schools are very different from regular preschools in many ways, and one of these differences is what the kids learn while they are there. Montessori schools teach preschool kids real life skills in an environment that is free, yet structured, all at the same time. Here are three important reasons learning life skills is good for kids this age.
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  • Making The First Days In Child Care More Comfortable

    Adjusting to a child care program can be difficult for both parents and children. How can you make those first days in child care a little easier for you and your child? Don't Apologize How you feel about your child entering a child care program will have an impact on the way your child feels about it. Don't apologize to your child for needing to use a child care program for him or her.
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