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Raising A Grateful Child

2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks!  Today there are many concerns about the ever growing sense of entitlement instead of the sense of community, and hard work ethic of past generations.  So how can you begin to instill in your children as sense of caring and appreciation?As always the best way to teach children [...]

Raising A Grateful Child2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Encouraging Creativity

2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Why is getting messy and creating those lovely works of art that you can't quite give a name to important?  One of the strengths of our country has always been being creative and resourceful.  As we move more and more towards testing and product based projects and worksheet education in young children's programs we are [...]

Encouraging Creativity2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Kangaroo Kids Teachers Attend State Conference

2016-01-29T01:04:26-05:00

Kangaroo Kids Child Care and Learning Center teachers attended a statewide conference on Early Childhood Education to learn the latest curriculum, research based knowledge on child development and classroom management tools.  The return back to school with new ideas and techniques to enhance children’s learning opportunities.  The focus of this year’s conference was on STEM, [...]

Kangaroo Kids Teachers Attend State Conference2016-01-29T01:04:26-05:00

Staff is Key In A High Quality Child Care Program

2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Making a decision about which child care or preschool program is best for your child is a crucial decision in your child’s first step in the life long learning process.  Staff is Key! Visit the prospective school and Observe the teachers interactions with children.  How are teachers interacting with children? You should see teachers in [...]

Staff is Key In A High Quality Child Care Program2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Are You Ready For The First Day of School?

2020-11-30T20:01:06-05:00

The transition to preschool is often marked with two steps forward, one step back, as your child grows and learns in amazing ways — but at the same time, regresses in some behaviors, too. In Scholastic for Parents, Child psychiatrist Joshua Sparrow, M.D., is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School professor and co-author, with [...]

Are You Ready For The First Day of School?2020-11-30T20:01:06-05:00

Celebrating Children, Building The Future

2020-11-30T20:01:06-05:00

Week of the Young Child 2013 Theme: “Early Years Are Learning Years”The Week of the Young Child is an annual event sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).  NAEYC, the world’s largest early childhood education association, has nearly 90,000 members and is committed to providing and promoting excellence in early [...]

Celebrating Children, Building The Future2020-11-30T20:01:06-05:00

Avoid Common Mistakes When Guiding Children’s Behavior

2012-11-07T15:00:00-05:00

Common mistakes we make when guiding children’s behavior:1.       Not setting clear expectations in advanceExample:  “We are going shopping. Remember, we are only buying food for breakfast, and you can help me make some healthy choices.”   It also helps to review healthy choices. 2.       Not setting boundariesThink of how you would feel driving in the right [...]

Avoid Common Mistakes When Guiding Children’s Behavior2012-11-07T15:00:00-05:00

Halloween Safety

2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Halloween can be a fun day for the whole family!  Here are a few great tips from the Center For Disease Control to help make your Halloween adventures fun and safe!  http://www.cdc.gov/family/halloween/

Halloween Safety2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Principles for Effective Guidance and Discipline

2012-10-17T14:00:00-04:00

Discipline is not punishment, but an opportunity to help children behave appropriately. Discipline includes preventing problems and helping child succeed.Discipline helps children learn self-control and how to get along with others. It is appropriate and necessary for children to be curious, experiment and test the limits. The environment and routine should prevent crowding of children [...]

Principles for Effective Guidance and Discipline2012-10-17T14:00:00-04:00

5 Things to Look for When Choosing a School for your Child

2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Staff is key!  Look for attentive and caring teachers.  You should see lots of smiles and warm, patient interactions.  Ask about the longevity of teachers as consistency provides a secure base for children.Is the facility safe?   Are outlets appropriately covered, is there a procedure for security at drop off and pick up times, is the [...]

5 Things to Look for When Choosing a School for your Child2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00
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