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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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 […]
Read MoreDear Dr. Day Care, With the start of a new year, I like to look over my family’s expenses to help us stick to a budget. Do you have any ideas on how my family can save money on child care? Signed, Worried about the cost of child care Dear Worried, This is an excellent […]
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DDC Smithfield’s Preschool One learned all about cranberries! We measured them, watched how farmers harvest them in bogs, guessed if they could sink or float and even tasted them! When we were done we graphed our information together.
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Children of all ages love learning about the weather! The beginning of autumn brings so many exciting learning opportunities. Improve language skills as you discuss with your child why leaves change color and fall down. Teach science concepts by exploring and experimenting with pumpkins, apples, and leaves. Math skills are reinforced through counting, graphing, and comparing. Read […]
Read More Most young children love exploring in the dirt and you can turn gardening together into a great learning opportunity! By doing a little bit of prep work, any child can learn all about gardening. My first suggestion is ensure you are all able to garden with minimal stress. Make sure everyone is wearing “gardening clothes” […]
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