Does your family celebrate Halloween by dressing up in costume, trick or treating, putting up spooky decorations around the house, or with any other fun traditions? For me, my favorite part of Halloween is seeing how excited children are about dressing up in costume every year! Costumes can be great for children to act out […]
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Dear Dr. Day Care, My three year old son is very scared of Halloween! When I took him shopping and he sees the costumes and decorations, he cries to go home. I really want him to dress-up in costume and go out trick or treating tonight. What should I do? Signed, Scared Dear Scared: […]
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Lunchtime is more than just a meal at Dr. Day Care – it’s a time for building connections, learning, and nourishment. 🍎 🥕 🥛 Mealtimes are an important, positive experience. Mindful mealtimes turn the everyday routine of eating into special moments where kids practice being grown up! Skills children will build at mealtimes include: Social […]
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Reading aloud to your baby or young child is one of the most powerful ways you can support their development from the very beginning. Experts widely agree that children who are read to regularly experience significant benefits in several key areas including language development, cognitive growth, brain function, and emotional well-being. When you sit down […]
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Preparing your child for the first day at Dr. Day Care The first day at a new place can be scary for anyone. To help make your child’s first day easier (for you and for your child!), try some of these tips. Practice separation This is especially important for children who do not have experience […]
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If you’ve stepped foot in a store recently (or really, any time in the past 2 months or so!), you know that the end of August and early September means it is time to go “back to school.” At Dr. Day Care we are educating 52 weeks of the year – even if your child […]
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