Every year after Pre K graduation, Dr. Day Care does water play for children throughout the summer. Children go outdoors to play using sprinklers, hoses, and water tables. Water play is more than just splashing water because it opens a whole other world for children to explore. In fact, water play might be just as […]
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Congratulations to all our Preschool graduates! We hope everyone enjoyed the ceremony and the opportunity to celebrate a special milestone in your child’s life. We also get excited about graduation, because it signals the start of our summer water play! Children love playing in the water, especially while playing outside. This offers children the […]
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Spring time is here and flowers are in bloom. One of my favorite things to do in spring has always been to plant a flower garden with children. As part of my educational curriculum I had the children in my child care bring home a pot of flower seeds they planted. I encouraged parents to […]
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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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Today’s guest post is brought to you by Ashley from disabledparents.org: Being a soon-to-be parent can be stressful. However, living with a disability can add a layer of additional anxiety, but it doesn’t have to get in your way of becoming a multi-tasking master of parenthood. Like any new mom or dad, you have […]
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Arts & Crafts are often grouped together as a fun, learning experience for children. However, they do NOT mean the same thing. To understand the difference, it is helpful to think of art as open-ended with no clear outcome and the focus is on the process. In contrast, crafts have a goal in mind and are typically […]
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