Dear Dr. Day Care, I have 2 toddler sons – 18 months and 2 ½ years old. They are always together. At least three times a day (some days it seems like a lot more!) my 18-month-old bites his brother. What can we do to stop this behavior? Signed, Ouch He Bit Me! […]
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How do you encourage children to help others? Young children want to help, so this is a great opportunity to channel that energy into something positive. “The desire to help is innate,” says Parents Magazine’s David Schonfeld, MD , director of developmental and behavioral pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. “At first, children […]
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As the start of a new year approaches (one we have all been looking forward to, I’m sure!), it seemed relevant to share a previously posted article with some child care cost-saving tips. Which of these are you utilizing? What suggestions do you have? Dear Dr. Day Care, With the start of a new […]
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At Dr. Day Care, we teach the children three universal expectations: Be safe Be kind Be responsible These expectations are integral to the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program. The PBIS philosophy: We believe in enhancing our supportive environment for children. By developing and implementing positive behavioral supports to improve educational opportunities and lifelong […]
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As children start to return to child care centers and schools, it is important to help ease the transition. Children may have many emotions about returning to school. They may not fully understand why there are changes in their school. Some teachers and classmates may not return or there may be new faces in the classroom. […]
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Wearing a mask in public may be new for children. To help reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID 19), the CDC is recommending everyone wear a face mask (not including children under 2). It is a good idea to acclimate children to face masks before asking them to wear one. Wear them around the […]
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