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How to encourage creativity in your child
Children are born with infinite potential. The onus of exploring their talents and unraveling their capabilities rests solely on the parents. It's important to nurture the creative talents in children at a very young age. Encouraging creativity in children improves their ability to think out-of-the-box and look at life a little differently. Here's how you can keep your child's creative instincts alive. (Read more about How to encourage creativity in your child)
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How to raise a happy daughter
The pursuit of happyness is every person%u2019s primary occupation. For some happyness is family. For some it%u2019s money. As parents, we primarily want our kids to grow happy and healthy. As far as health is concerned, we can give them good food and take them to the doctor when they fall sick. But when you want to raise a happy child, you really need to work hard at it. Here are a few things you can follow to help your child stay happy as she faces life%u2019s many challenges. (Read more about How to raise a happy daughter)
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Tips to help your child ease into day care
As a mom, you are the source of security and safety for your child. So, its natural for children to feel anxious when they have to stay away from parents for long hours, especially in a day care center. However, you can make this new experience less frightening for your child. Start by preparing your child well in advance for this new experience. Also, help your child cope with this new situation by being patient and understanding. Give your child lots of love. But most importantly, parents should try to reassure their children that you are still very much there for them. The following tips can help your child adjust better in a day care environment. (Read more about Tips to help your child ease into day care)
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Getting your preschooler to exercise
Today, preschoolers spend a lot of time in front of the television and the computer, playing games and watching cartoons. In doing so, kids hardly get time to do the thing that they are meant to do %u2013 run, jump, hop, skip and play. Gone are the days when childhood meant running around the woods and exploring the neighborhood. Today, parents are too worried to send the kids next door to play. The downside of all this is that kids, especially preschoolers do not get adequate exercise. (Read more about Getting your preschooler to exercise)
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How to get your kids to eat healthy
Moms everywhere agree that kids love junk food. Those fries and burgers are more appealing to the tastebuds than boiled broccoli or mashed potatoes. However, research shows that kids learn to eat healthy when they are very young. The good news is you can get kids to eat healthy %u2013 all you need is a little imagination, a dollop of perseverance and a whole lot of patience. Here%u2019s how you can get your kids to eat healthy. (Read more about How to get your kids to eat healthy)
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Tips to nurture independence in your preschooler
By the time, your child is three or so, you may notice that your child has deviated a little from its clingy ways. Gone are the days spent holding the edges of your pleated skirt. Most preschoolers have enough confidence in themselves and in the world around them to let go of mommy%u2019s hands and explore life%u2019s little mysteries on their own. (Read more about Tips to nurture independence in your preschooler)
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Product Recalls
Sometimes a manufacturing or producing company will inadvertently put a defective or unsafe product onto the market. The company upon realizing the mistake will issue a recall of the product. (Read more about Product Recalls)
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Playground Safety
Playing on the playground is one of the most fun and enjoyable activities for young children. However parents and guardians need to cognizant of the safety measures and regulations that must be followed in order to ensure child safety. (Read more about Playground Safety)
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Obesity
Childhood obesity presents significant health risks later in life. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has determined that childhood obesity increases the risks of developing Heart disease, caused by: high cholesterol and/or high blood pressure Type 2 diabetes, Asthma, Sleep apnea and Social discrimination. (Read more about Obesity)
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Mothering
Raising a child in today%u2019s world is a tremendously difficult task. Both mother and child will thrive when parents are responsive to the nuances and changes in their child%u2019s behavior. (Read more about Mothering)
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Contact Carol Bowen
Jackson Child Care Center
201 S. Jackson Street
Jackson,
MI
49201
Call: 517-788-9212
To provide a positive, child-centered educational program with meaningful learning experiences, wonder, curiosity, exploration, and ability to play, led by trained and qualified staff, with the support and participation of parents and the community.
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Contact Michael Roberts
The Catherine Cook School
226 W Schiller St
Chicago,
IL
60610
Call: 312-266-3381
The Catherine Cook School is a place where everyone knows your child's name -- and yours! We are a school where students thrive in small classes and imbibe a truly joyful approach to learning and community. Our rigorous curriculum introduces world languages before first grade, builds mastery of fundamental skills and critical thinking, stimulates creativity in the visual and performing arts, and uses the best of instructional technology to expand the possibilities of learning. Our academic program centers on age-appropriate experiential learning and independent thinking, augmented by rich opportunities in the arts, athletics, and service learning.
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Director Royale Gueswel
North Queen Anne Child Care
3200 3rd Ave. W.
Seattle,
WA
98119
Call: 206-281-2919
We have been and always will be a ministry of FFMC with supervision from the Local Board of Administration. We are advised by the Child Care Committee whose members include Seattle area educators, business people, and parents. Our belief is that every child should have an opportunity to experience learning in a safe and nurturing environment and will work with families in need of financial assistance.
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Director Mandy Wright
Challenger Schools
1325 South Main Street
Salt Lake City,
UT
84115
Call: (801) 487-4402
Our mission is to prepare children to become self-reliant, productive individuals;
to teach them to think, speak, and write with clarity, precision, and independence;
and to inspire them to embrace challenge and find joy and self-worth through achievement.
We know an education is made up of much more than just a good classroom environment, adequate school supplies, a fun playground, and a nice teacher. Challenger School's educational philosophy (why we do what we do) and methods (how we do what we do) are really what set us apart from other school programs. Follow the links below to find out more about what drives us, how Challenger began, and how you can join our team.
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Director Shonna White
My Only Sunshine-Childcare & Learning Center
Gainesville,
VA
20155
Call: 703-786-3440
We are committed to providing the highest quality childcare in a clean, fun, safe, and loving home environment. Your child's well-being is as important to us as it is to you. We are currently enrolling children from 4 weeks to 5 years of age. Our normal hours of operation are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.
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Canterbury School
Canterbury School
360 Peachtree St.
Atlanta,
GA
30308
Call: 404-522-5659
Canterbury School is an independent non-profit private school located in the heart of downtown Atlanta. Canterbury School is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and education for children age six weeks to eight years old.
We are proud of our small school community and honored to have served Atlanta's youth for over 50 years!
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Contact Kaytee Warren
MetroKids
810 S. 7th St.
Minneapolis,
MN
55415
Call: 612-332-5437
Our all day, year round program serves
children ages 6 weeks through 6 years. We
are open Monday - Friday, from 6:30am to
5:30pm. Children may attend 1-5 days per week.
MetroKids provides breakfast, catered lunch,
and snacks. All meals meet state nutritional requirements.
Licensing
MetroKids is licensed with the Human Services Department of the State of Minnesota. We are in partnership with the Minneapolis Day Care Association. This partnership ensures that consistent and high quality standards will be maintained regarding all aspects of the Center and program, such as: safety, staff, nutrition, space, and curriculum materials.
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Contact Susan Karpicke
Sycamore School
1750 W. 64th Street
Indianapolis,
IN
46260
Call: 317-202-2500
Mission
Sycamore School exists so that academically gifted children can experience the enriched, accelerated education they need to reach their potential and to lead responsible, constructive, fulfilling lives.
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Coordinato Mary Beth Krause
Wauwatosa Day Care and Learning Center
822 Glenview Avenue
Wauwatosa,
WI
53213
Call: (414) 479-3050
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President Ginny Amendum
Thompson Child & Family Focus
6800 Saint Peters Lane
Matthews,
NC
28105
Call: 704-536-0375
Founded in 1886, Thompson Child & Family Focus (formerly Thompson Children%u2019s Home) provides diverse services in treatment, education and care. Thompson embraces children who are at risk for social and academic failure by providing intensive treatment, protection, specialized education and stabilized family environments. We believe these are the core ingredients that ensure success. The ability of our children and families to achieve independent and rewarding lives is the challenge that connects all of our efforts.
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