Turtles And Elephants Can Help Kids With Anger

Posted on: 3 September 2015

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

Posted on: 31 August 2015

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

Posted on: 31 August 2015

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

Posted on: 16 June 2015

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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