by Mary Oakes | Jan 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Toddlers and Preschoolers have emotions just like adults. Often when parents see negative behavior, they want to immediately correct it and tell the child what is not acceptable. Yet, we as adults demonstrate negative behavior as well but we are not as likely to...
by Mary Oakes | Dec 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
With the holiday season upon us there is excitement in the air! Young children two -three years old sense it and can become easily overstimulated. While a four – five years old children can remember family rituals and may start to have certain expectations like making...
by Mary Oakes | Nov 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
At Close to Home Childcare Center and Preschool we take the time to discuss and celebrate our differences. We encourage parents to discuss this at home as well. Children recognize differences, thus discussing it at daycare and home helps them feel comfortable and...
by Mary Oakes | Aug 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Separation anxiety is normal in very young children, and they typically react by being clingy. If this occurs with a child over the age of 6 then you may be looking at SAD (Separation Anxiety Disorder) and now with a pandemic and children returning to daycare and...
by Mary Oakes | Jul 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Getting Kids to Eat Healthy A healthy diet is important, but families struggle due to busy schedules. There are many options but what is cost effective is usually the healthy items such as fruits and vegetables. Everyone knows this but the benefits are great for...
by Mary Oakes | May 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
When it comes to parenting it is the toughest job, yet the most rewarding! After working all day, it can get easy to just say “no” all the time to your children which unfortunately will leave them frustrated and does not enhance the communication channel. Our parents...
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