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"Back to School" season is here!

“Back to School” season is here!

August 31, 2018

Back to School season is finally here! Even for our younger students, the start of a school year brings a great opportunity to reestablish routines and start fresh. Because it’s not just big kids who are going to have to adapt to back to school schedules- babies and toddlers will be affected by the start […]

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New center directors - help!?

New center directors – help!?

December 22, 2017

Dear Dr. Day Care, My three-year-old is at a small day care.  We toured many centers to find the best fit, and decided on our current center because we felt the best connection with the teachers there.  Recently, the Director of the center left.  The new Director seems very nice, but do you have any […]

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Exploring nature together

December 17, 2017

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 snow and ice inside!   Read tips for parents from the RIELDS Fun Family Cards: Encourage your child to explore and think about things that are living, non-living, man-made […]

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Dinner time advice

November 29, 2017

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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My child won't eat vegetables!

My child won’t eat vegetables!

September 29, 2017

Dear Dr. Day Care, My three year old son has recently been refusing to eat vegetables!  I put them on his plate, but he is refusing to touch them.  I am so worried- I hear so much about childhood obesity and unhealthy eating habits.  How can I get him to eat his vegetables? Signed, Veggie […]

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April Fools! Fun ideas for families

April Fools! Fun ideas for families

March 31, 2017

Does your child love April Fools’ Day?  Do you?  Children often love spending a day joking with friends and family. April Fools’ Day provides a great opportunity for family bonding time as you pull pranks on each other. Here are some fun ideas you can do to prank your child, or combine forces and trick […]

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