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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Back to School time 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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Children are scientists from the moment they are born, using their senses to observe and gain knowledge about the world around them. – RIELDS Many adults feel that they aren’t “good at” science or that it is “too hard.” Not true! Children are naturally curious about the world. Anyone who has spent time with a young […]
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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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