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What is play? Why is it so important for children?

Play is not just a way to fill time for children not old enough to go to school. Some people think of play as the “work” of children. Through play, children build the foundation for later learning as they solve problems and increase their understanding of themselves, other people, and the world around them.

For young children, “play" includes a variety of activities that are fun and inte...

After you have identified what triggers challenging behavior in your child, you can use that information to respond more positively to your child's needs. Here are some tips for how to get started:

Change the setting.

Change the room, activity, or people involved, so your child feels supported. For example, if your child becomes over-stimulated when playing games with her friends, you might recommend she limit the number of activities going on at one time ("Why don't you turn off ...

All behavior is a form of communication.

Everybody communicates through behavior. An infant may cry when she is hungry or wet, just like an adult may yawn when he is bored at work. Adults and children are communicating something through their behavior during every moment in every day, even if they are not aware of it. A child's problematic or inappropriate behavior is a sign that he is upset and that something is not right.

There is always a reason for problem behavior.

Chil...

I found this from pinterest. I think this is very creative consequences, some of them I can apply to my childcare and of course to my kidos.

What do you think parents?

Disciplining our children takes dedication and effort. It also helps to mix in a little creativity when needed. The consequences below from parenting exper...

Some benefits of child daycare include regulating a child's nutrition, helping them socialize with other children, alleviating separation anxiety and providing a head start on learning through play. Learn how both children and parents can benefit from daycare with advice from a daycare owner and operator.

a few benefits of child daycare. Well, most daycare centers are usually registered or licensed with the state, which means that they're going to follow a list of rules...

Learning to Share - Conflict Resolution for Parents and Child Care Providers

If your child is in child care, it's likely that you'll eventually disagree with something your child care provider does or says. Recognizing when to say something, and how to approach the subject with your provider, will help maintain a positive relationship between you and your child care provider and a healthy environment for your child.

Top 7 Things You Need to Know Before Speaking to Your Next Difficult Customer

1. Anger precludes rationality. Angry customers simply cannot rationalize. This is because they are so wrapped up in the emotion of anger that everything you say is filtered through their emotions. Anger is an emotion and emotions are experienced in the right side of the brain. Rationalizing, problem solving, listening, and negotiating are ...

Children need adults to teach them important life skills. They need to know the rules — what is okay and what is not okay. As a child care provider, your knowledge about how children learn and grow will help you guide children in ways they can understand at each age level. For example, a two-year-old has limited under-standing and needs a lot of redirection, but a five-year-old can learn to be a good problem solver. Here are some basic ti...

Childhood obesity

Obesity is an extreme accumulation of body fat. It is measured using skinfold measurements from the triceps and calf. Obesity in children is determined differently for each gender-for boys, body weight that is more than 25 percent fats is considered obese; for girls, it is more than 32 percent.

Obesity is usually caused by a combination of psychological and circumstantial factors. The most common fa...

4 Years old

• I like my family to talk to me at mealtime.

. I like to ask and answer questions.

• I can skip, turn, catch a ball, and pedal a tricycle.

• I can dress myself and use buttons and Zippers.

• I am beginning to recognize numbers and letters.

• I like to draw pictures.

• I ...

3 Years old

. I can eat with a spoon and fork now.

. I like to walk by myself. I don't like being carried.

. I love to run, jump, and climb. I can kick a ball pretty well.

. I can open simple containers.

. I may play with an imaginary friend.

. I get mad when you don't let me do what I want to or when you interrupt my play.

. I like to hea...

2 Years old

• I can feed myself with a spoon, but I still spill things sometimes.

• I love to walk, run, and climb.

• I like books. I can point to pictures and name them.

• I like to take things apart, put them together and explore

. I am messy.

• I can point to or touch Objects that you name, Especially my eyes, nose, mouth, and hair.

1 Year old

• I am learning to feed myself with a spoon and drink from a cup.

• I may be able to walk alone by my first birthday.

• I like saying, "No."• I use something special for comfort, like a blanket or stuffed toy.

. I like to pull toys and throw balls.

• When I am tired, angry or frustrated, I may have a temper tantrum, or bite or hit som...

The most important time in a child's development is from birth through 4 years of age.

It is during this time that a child's brain develops most of its potential. It is also during this time that a child learns how to love and beloved, how to trust and be trusted.

Here are some things you can do:

• Talk with your child ... and...

Toilet training

For toilet training to be successful, children have to be physically ready. Children show toilet training readiness if they can sit for short periods, follow simple instruction, and understand the meaning of toilet training words. Other signs of readiness include staying dry, communicating the need to go. And showing discomfort when in wet or dirty diapers.

Toilet t...

Hi everyone! Leonor she's going for visitation! This coming Friday. (02/03/12) Please let me know who want her spot. 512/358/0979

Thanks have a wonderful day!

Hi Parent! We have a little Valentines day party. This coming Feb 14th Tuesday. The children will having a exchanging Valentines card. and if your kid have a red shirt or dress will be nice but if they don't have don't worry about it! If you have question regarding this please don't hesitate to contact me.

1, children will wear a red. If your kids have red dress or shirt otherwise don't worry about it.

2, 6 valentines card

3, you can bring any of ...

I got 3 days Open Spot  for 18m/4y- Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. Who is interested please contact me here ltldaycare@yahoo.com or Tel no. 512-358-0979 or simply reply or comment here to our blogs. Thanks! Lorena:)

Hi everyone! Leonor she going for visitation. This coming Friday. (01/20/12) so is open! Please let me know who need her spot.

Thanks have a wonderful day!

Hi Parent! I have one open spot for Wednesday for 18m to 4y, Please contact me who need or want to hold the Wednesday spot.

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