Fun Home Activities for Kids

Children have been home since stay-at-home orders and quarantine have been enforced. But now that school is out, so is all the work and entertainment that comes with it. Trying to keep the kids entertained while working from home is also a challenge. Children’s World Learning Center is a kid’s place learning center that is […]

How to Keep Your Toddler Safe During COVID-19

According to the CDC, parents and caretakers play an important role in teaching children everyday preventive actions. The first and most important action to take is teaching proper handwashing skills. Hands should be washed frequently and always before eating. A tip for hand washing for at least 20 seconds is to sing the ABCs or […]

Reading Guide for Babies

Reading to babies is great for language development as it exposes them to sounds and rhythms of speech. A study at Brown University School of Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island found that 18- to 25-month-olds whose parents said they read to them regularly for a year could say and understand more words than those whose […]

Encouraging Independent Play

There comes a time in the day when perhaps you just need to get a few things done, but your child is following you around at the heels. When you ask them to go play for a little while, they don’t quite know what to do. Why does this happen? Since parents often teach their […]

Toddlers and Separation Anxiety

Many parents of toddlers have experienced the struggle that often comes along with leaving your child at daycare. As a child grows attached to their mother or father, they view daycare as a huge separation. There is no need to be alarmed; this is a normal response from toddlers who feel securely attached to their […]

The Secret to Two-Year-Old Child Care

When it comes to two-year-olds, it is like speaking a foreign language. If you tell them to do one thing, they will probably do the opposite. With that being said, it is important to find ways to encourage them to cooperate while allowing them to do things for themselves. Here are some tips for two-year-old […]

Responding to a Defiant Toddler in Preschool

Beginning at about 18 months, your child begins to realize that they can have some control in their lives, mainly by defying what you ask them to do. The word “No” becomes their favorite thing to say. Their motivation to do things for themselves is wonderful, but there are ways to show your child that […]

Encouraging Learning at Home in Greenville, NC

Whether your child is home from school or you are looking for some fun, educational activities to do on the weekend, you can get your child excited about learning no matter where they are. Child care in Greenville, NC doesn’t have to be the only place for learning. Try these activities: Learning Games A great […]

When to Keep Your Child Home From School

Many children spend much of their time in child care during the day, which may also include before and after school care programs. Make sure to get informed about the policy concerning sick children. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that your child, the child care providers, […]

Talking About COVID-19 with Your Children

During this time of uncertainty amidst a pandemic, parents may be wondering what to share with their children and how to navigate COVID-19. While parents around the world search for the right words to explain it to their children, here are a few tips to help get you through: Make Them Feel Safe With COVID-19 […]

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