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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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Purple Circle Day Care

Director Elaine Karas Director Elaine Karas
Purple Circle Day Care
251 West 100th Street
New York, NY 10025
Call: (212) 866-9193

Philosophy At Purple Circle, we aim to promote the interdependence of cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development. Children learn about their world through their play. We respect and value children and encourage them as they learn with and about each other, and to grow increasingly independent. These acquired skills are the best preparation for elementary school, and are also a life-long asset.


Enjoli's Liittle Angels-Childcare & Learning Center

Director Enjoli Cormier
Enjoli's Liittle Angels-Childcare & Learning Center
4235 W. 126th street
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Call: 323-839-5751

Providing children each day with activities and creative learning methods, while in a nurturing and safe environment.


The Growing Years Early Childhood Center

Contact Michael Domingue Contact Michael Domingue
The Growing Years Early Childhood Center
130 Harvell St
Manchester, NH 03102
Call: 603-622-7072

At The Growing Years, we believe that each child is an individual. Our commitment through the growing years of your child is to help them develop into all that they can be. The childcare center enjoys a strong reputation in the community of providing quality childcare for children. Our program aims to foster development in four major areas that we feel make a person whole: Social Skills, Cognitive Skills, Language Skills and Physical Skills. We do this by working closely with parents and children to ensure our program fits your child rather than your child fitting in to our program. daycare, manchester nh


Wonderland Learning Centers

Contact K Clark Contact K Clark
Wonderland Learning Centers
8701 Fenkell
Detroit, MI 48238
Call: 313-934-4478

Our program is geared toward developing the total child. Fundamentally, this is achieved by meeting these goals: -Academic Development -Motor Development -Visual Development -Language Development -Personality Development -Perception Development Our program is also designed to help children excel academically. It fosters emotional, social and psychological maturation through: -Outdoor Free Play -Storytelling -Group Experiences -Field Trips -Computers -Dance -Creative Art Activities -Meals -Language Experiences -Nap Time -Organized Play -Science Experiences -Music Activities -Summer Camp


Kids' Co-Op

Contact Teri Johnston Contact Teri Johnston
Kids' Co-Op
4316 N. Decatur Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89130
Call: 702-656-6600

Mission Statement Kids' Co-op is a 501 (c) (3) organization committed to enriching the lives of Las Vegas children and strengthening their families through its developmentally appropriate Preschool and Kindergarten programs, through parent education and through community service.


Brighter Beginnings Preschool

Owner Kimberly Larson Owner Kimberly Larson
Brighter Beginnings Preschool
5990 14th St. S. Suite C
Fargo, ND 58104
Call: 218-790-5445

Brighter Beginnings Preschool's main focus is to enhance children ages 3-5 academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. My goal is to prepare each student for entering Kindergarten as well as teaching them basic skills. Brighter Beginnings Preschool will provide a learning environment so your child can construct their own knowledge to learn about the world and also prepare them for their next school environment.


My Only Sunshine-Childcare & Learning Center

Director Shonna White 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.


Happy Kids Preschool

 Happy Kids Preschool Happy Kids Preschool
Happy Kids Preschool
4800 Downman Road
New Orleans, LA 70126
Call: 504-241-6688

Celebrating 12 years serving children and their families, Happy Kids Preschool is currently operating 2 centers, one in Houston, TX. and one in New Orleans, LA. Our modern facilities offer progressive, well equipped learning centers with programs for children 2 months to 5 years, in addition to, summer camp and before-and-after school care for children through 12 years. Happy Kids Preschool provides separate, age-specific programs, supervised indoor and outdoor activities, a fenced playground, hot meals, nutritious snacks and field trips. Children are taught both academic and personal skills as well as exercised that develop memory, confidence and awareness!


The Catherine Cook School

Contact Michael Roberts 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.


TodayCare Children's Centers

President Robert Brady President Robert Brady
TodayCare Children's Centers
810 Broadway, Suite 105
Nashville, TN 37203
Call: 615-250-2600