How to Protect Your Child From H1N1
The biggest buzz words in education right now: “Swine Flu.” Everyone from infant care to higher education is concerned with spreading the H1N1 virus at school. The university where I teach has sent out notices reminding people how to wash their hands. Yes, I said the UNIVERSITY -- even our college students are being reminded to wash their hands with hot, soapy water on a regular basis. So, what does this mean for your young child? First, follow the recommended practices of ensuring that your child is washing his/her hands on a regular basis and otherwise maintaining ...
SAHD and Lonely?
We read about it all the time from SAHMs (Stay-At-Home-Moms) -- it is tiring to be home with your baby, no matter how much you enjoy the experience. Not only is it exhausting, it can be really lonely. You spend all day trying to entertain your baby and have little opportunity (or energy) to spend time with other adults. Then, in 1983, the Moms’ Club was born. Moms’ Clubs have spread like wildfire throughout the United States and are now going international. It is a fabulous opportunity for SAHMs (and WAHMs -- Work-At-Home-Moms) to meet ...
Staff to Child Ratio: What’s the big deal?
This question requires a two-part answer. First, staff-to-child ratio is regulated by the state in order for a childcare or preschool to be licensed. However, depending on the state, a setting must only hire the number of staff needed to have adequate coverage based on the number of enrolled children. This does not account for situations when one staff member needs to help a child to the bathroom or with a medical emergency, etc. It may not even fully cover staff for breaks on a regular basis. For example, in California, a childcare needs to ...
A Method to the Madness: The Importance of Theory
You hear the names: Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, and so on. But, does it really matter? Absolutely! Not all children will flourish in the same environment and therefore not all children will flourish in any one type of childcare or preschool. However, it is my unabashed opinion that everybody who is working with children for a living should have a theory as to why they do what they do. There are plenty of well-researched theories available from which to chose, and I am not advocating one over any others for all children, but I strongly encourage ...
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How to Protect Your Child From H1N1
The biggest buzz words in education right now: “Swine Flu.” Everyone from infant care to higher education...
SAHD and Lonely?
We read about it all the time from SAHMs (Stay-At-Home-Moms) — it is tiring to be home with your baby, no...
Staff to Child Ratio: What’s the big deal?
This question requires a two-part answer. First, staff-to-child ratio is regulated by the state in order for a...
A Method to the Madness: The Importance of Theory
You hear the names: Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, and so on. But, does it really matter? Absolutely! Not...
Is Preschool Beneficial for My Child?
Frequently, when speaking with SAHMs (Stay-At-Home-Moms), I am asked whether or not they should send their child...
My Child Did Not Get into Preschool!
I hear this more often than most people would think. So, what gives? Is it that your child is just not fit for...
The Problem with Wait-Lists
Where to begin!? If I could change one thing on the administrative side of preschools and childcares, it would...
A Rose by Any Other Name
There is so much discussion around the multitude of options available to parents of young children for care settings. It...
Finding Quality Childcare
Searching for the best possible childcare setting for your child is a daunting task. You have to decide: do...
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