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Respecting Nature

Respecting Nature

April 20, 2023

The outdoors is such a wonderful classroom for children. Children love playing outside, and there are so many great opportunities for learning! When you take the learning outdoors, children can learn through exploration. These explorations build valuable skills such as observation, experimentation, and sorting, while allowing for both individual experiences and group sharing. Try doing […]

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Spring is here! - activities to welcome spring with children

Spring is here! – activities to welcome spring with children

March 30, 2023

Here are some suggestions on how to welcome spring with your children: Plant a garden Children love getting their hands dirty- quite literally.  Together, plant flowers together from seed and watch them grow.  Discuss the plant’s life cycle and stages of development.  If you don’t have much of a green thumb yourself, try easy flowers […]

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Temper Tantrums - Ask Dr. Day Care

Temper Tantrums – Ask Dr. Day Care

February 23, 2023

I have three foster children and the oldest one often has temper tantrums. How can I deal with these in a way that is best for the child but also allows me to keep my sanity? – Tired in Cranston, RI   Dear Tired, Temper tantrums could begin before a year old peaking at different […]

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Hectic Holidays

Hectic Holidays

December 6, 2022

Dear Dr. Day Care, I am the parent of 2 young children.  Do you have any suggestions to get through the hectic holiday season as a working parent? -Holiday Help   Dear Holiday Help: December is a hustle and bustle month for most families. Families with young children often experience higher stress levels.   This stress can […]

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Scared of Halloween

Scared of Halloween

October 31, 2022

Dear Dr. Day Care, My three year old son is very scared of Halloween!  When I took him shopping and he sees the costumes and decorations, he cries to go home.  I really want him to dress-up in costume and go out trick or treating tonight.  What should I do? Signed, Scared   Dear Scared: […]

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Child's Self Portrait

Child’s Self Portrait

October 20, 2022

Dear Dr. Day Care, My child just turned three years old and is drawing a picture of himself with his head bigger than his body and his legs and arms are coming out of his head!  He didn’t draw any details like fingers or toes.  Should I be alarmed at his portrait of himself? Signed, […]

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