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Mathematics Summer Fun

Posted on June 30, 2026 (June 30, 2026) by Shari C

Some people love mathematics, while others prefer reading. It’s a never-ending debate where math and reading are set as complete opposites. In fact, many have have fallen into the belief that reading is more important. After all, it can be said that literacy skills provide the foundation for all other learning, including math. However, it can easily be proven that math is just as essential to a well-rounded education as reading. Math can be defined as the study of numbers, shapes, quantities, space, and patterns. Studying mathematics and reading help with different areas of development and brain processing. Reading relies […]

Emotional Management Techniques for the New Year

Posted on December 31, 2025 (December 31, 2025) by Shari C

As the holiday season winds down, there are lots of different emotions going around. Many people feel excitement, hope, and happiness as they prepare for the new year ahead, but there can also be negative feelings like depression, dread, and/or anxiety as the year comes to an end. Depending on the emotions going around, big emotions can make social interactions more or less pleasant. Big emotions can be challenging for anyone to handle, but especially for kids who may struggle with emotional management. Emotional management refers to the ability to recognize/understand and manage feelings and emotions instead of letting strong […]

Childcare Management Tools That Help Childcare Businesses Thrive

Posted on February 28, 2025 (March 4, 2025) by Shari C

One of the most stressful parts of being a parent is finding good childcare. Parents have to find someone they trust, something affordable, and something that works with their schedule. Good childcare has to be convenient and meet parental and child needs. On the other hand, childcare workers face the challenges of ensuring they can provide the best care and services to the parents and children they serve. For everyone involved, childcare business management tools are essential for simplifying and streamlining the process of ensuring our children receive optimal care. There are many different childcare management tools to choose from. […]

5 Tips for Helping Kids Battle Disappointment

Posted on October 31, 2024 (October 31, 2024) by Shari C

Election day is right around the corner and regardless of who you’re voting for there’s a lot of election anxiety going around. In August, the American Psychological association did a survey and discovered that for 7 out of 10 adults politics is a leading cause of stress. Meaning that no matter who wins this upcoming election a large portion of American adults will be dealing with post-election disappointment. Whether it’s a competition like an election with a winner and loser, an unexpected change of plans, a natural disaster, and accident, or any unexpected event- things don’t always go the way […]

Stopping the End of Summer Blues

Posted on August 31, 2024 (September 2, 2024) by Shari C

Summertime is ending and it’s time to think about going back to school, which can cause a lot of mixed emotions. The stress and anxiety people feel at this time can happen for a variety of reasons. Teachers and childcare workers may worry about setting classroom expectations and dealing with a new classroom dynamic. Parents may worry about scheduling and transportation. Children worry about doing homework, getting lost, being separated from their parents, and not knowing the other kids in their class. Regardless, going back to school is a change, and with change comes uncertainty. Here are some tips for […]

Boosting Communication Between Childcare Workers and Parents

Posted on July 10, 2024 (July 10, 2024) by Shari C

For many families childcare services play a large and essential part of their daily routine. It’s not unusual for children with two working parents to spend 35 plus hours a week with a childcare provider. Meaning some children spend half, if not more, of their awake time on weekdays outside of the home. For this very reason, it is essential that childcare workers and parents work together and foster good communication in order to make sure that their children are receiving the best standard of care. Families and childcare workers have always communicated when necessary, for example if a child […]

Fighting Back Against Allergy Season

Posted on April 30, 2024 (May 1, 2024) by Shari C

It’s springtime, but it’s also allergy season., and unfortunately, the 2024 allergy season is expected to start earlier and last longer than previous allergy seasons. An estimated one in four children struggles with seasonal allergies and in years like this, where climate change has had a significant effect on temperatures and plant growth (also known as allergy triggers). It’s no wonder some of us are struggling with uncomfortable allergy symptoms. Runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, scratchy throats, and even skin rashes can all occur as a result of seasonal allergies and can be quite disruptive when it comes to how […]

6 Tips for Choosing the Best Activities for Your Kids

Posted on February 29, 2024 (February 29, 2024) by Shari C

Engaging in extracurricular activities such as sports, music, and/or clubs has been shown to provide social, mental, and physical benefits for children. Not only that, it can help provide structure, teach time management skills, and allow your child to learn new skills. That said, it can be difficult to find the right activity, and it can also be difficult to find the right balance between structured activities and free, playtime. Here are some tips to help you and your children find the activities that best suit your needs. Make Sure Your Child Is Ready From younger and younger ages, it […]

Fostering Creativity in the New Year

Posted on December 31, 2023 (December 30, 2023) by Shari C

Winter vacation, just like any vacation, tends to start perfectly and then slowly devolve into a “when does school start again?” kind of mood. It’s not that we don’t enjoy the break, but after the holiday festivities and that strange time of Twixmas, it can be challenging to keep everyone happy and entertained. Although the new year brings lots of excitement, it can also be daunting as you try to figure out how to make the upcoming year better for both yourself and your kids. However, this time of year is the perfect time to start developing creativity practices that can […]

Making Perfect Attendance a Reality and Not a Dream

Posted on August 30, 2023 (August 29, 2023) by Shari C

There are a lot of mixed feelings at the beginning of the school year. Some kids are excited and love going to school to see their friends and meet their new teachers. However, more anxious and socially reserved kids would much rather stay in the safety of their homes. Most kids will fall somewhere in the middle of this range of extremes, but regardless going back to school is an adjustment that takes time. However, it’s not just our kids who can feel stressed at this time of year. Teachers and childcare workers have new classroom dynamics to work […]