For parents and caregivers time out can be an effective discipline tool. When it comes to disciplining children, it is important for parents and caregivers to stay in control of their behavior and to stay calm and polite. It is important for children not to see their caregivers as angry....
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Children are naturally creative. They come with imaginations, and a desire to make things beautiful. Creativity has little to do with talent or skill, and more to do with thinking, imagining and discovering. It cannot only be found in art and music but in free play. As children get...
Dealing with tantrums are one of the worst parts of caring for children. Whether you are a parent or a caregiver you need to know what a tantrum is and how to handle it. Tantrums are uncontrollable fits where children may cry, yell and fling themselves around. Typically children...
Biters are going to happen in daycare. The key is to find out why kids bite, and then come up with a solution. Last week we talked about why kids bite, and today we are going to talk about solutions for biting. Here are the steps to handling the...
Childcare providers-I am sure at some point in your childcare career you have either had a biter, or will have a biter in your classroom. Parents-I am positive you are hoping that your child is not or will not be a biter! Often times parents assume that children bite...
Parents often wonder why a child needs to take a nap in daycare. This is particularly true when the child doesn’t nap at home. They wonder why it is relevant, and why their child is made to “lay down” or have “quiet time”. I hope that this post will...