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Therapeutic Child Care Services monthly trainings

Therapeutic Child Care Services monthly trainings

December 29, 2021

Therapeutic Child Care Services offers trainings each year for our staff. All TCCS site employees can attend at no cost. These trainings are only available for sites that offer TCCS services. These trainings may be offered in person or online – please check before reserving a ticket. Trainings are posted on Eventbrite – staff must […]

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Come Meditate With Me

Come Meditate With Me

December 20, 2021

The conversation on meditation and mindfulness has really come to light during the pandemic. I began to research and learn more about meditation and mindfulness when I had free time due to the 2020 pandemic. I realized meditation needed to be present in a young child’s life. Throughout my nearly 50-year career working with children […]

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Dress Down Days - December 2021

Dress Down Days – December 2021

November 29, 2021

You are invited to Dress Down in December! We are asking all staff who want to dress down to donate $1 each week. All proceeds will be donated to Hasbro Children’s Hospital – pediatric medicine, research, and medical education in southeastern New England. Wednesday, 12/1/21: Sports Day Wednesday, 12/8/21: Tie Dye Day Wednesday, 12/15/21: Ugly […]

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Exploring nature with children

November 22, 2021

Fall and winter weather brings great opportunities to explore nature with your family.  Children can explore and learn more about the world around them.  Extend play time by bringing leaves, snow, or ice inside!   At Dr. Day Care, we believe in playing outside EVERY day.  There are so many benefits to allowing children to […]

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The importance of background checks and child safety

November 3, 2021

Looking for extra activities and lessons for your child? You’re not alone! Many parents are starting to think about fun and educational ways to keep children busy this time of year. There are so many great opportunities out there – swimming, piano lessons, cheer, dance, gymnastics, karate, athletic lessons, and so much more. Some extracurricular […]

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Dinner time advice

Dinner time advice

October 29, 2021

  Dear Dr. Day Care, Our 4-year-old son refuses to sit down and eat a meal with his family each evening.  We are visiting family over the holidays, and I am worried that he will not cooperate.  What can we do? Signed, Stressed Dinner Parents Dear Stressed, Children need to be taught rules about appropriate […]

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