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Exploring nature with children

November 22, 2021

Fall and winter weather brings great opportunities to explore nature with your family.  Children can explore and learn more about the world around them.  Extend play time by bringing leaves, snow, or ice inside!   At Dr. Day Care, we believe in playing outside EVERY day.  There are so many benefits to allowing children to […]

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The importance of background checks and child safety

November 3, 2021

Looking for extra activities and lessons for your child? You’re not alone! Many parents are starting to think about fun and educational ways to keep children busy this time of year. There are so many great opportunities out there – swimming, piano lessons, cheer, dance, gymnastics, karate, athletic lessons, and so much more. Some extracurricular […]

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Dinner time advice

Dinner time advice

October 29, 2021

  Dear Dr. Day Care, Our 4-year-old son refuses to sit down and eat a meal with his family each evening.  We are visiting family over the holidays, and I am worried that he will not cooperate.  What can we do? Signed, Stressed Dinner Parents Dear Stressed, Children need to be taught rules about appropriate […]

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"Back to School" time is here!

“Back to School” time is here!

August 25, 2021

Back to School time is finally here! Even for our younger students, the start of a school year brings a great opportunity to reestablish routines and start fresh. Because it’s not just big kids who are going to have to adapt to back to school schedules- babies and toddlers will be affected by the start […]

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Science isn't scary!

Science isn’t scary!

July 29, 2021

Children are scientists from the moment they are born, using their senses to observe and gain knowledge about the world around them. – RIELDS Many adults feel that they aren’t “good at” science or that it is “too hard.”  Not true!  Children are naturally curious about the world.  Anyone who has spent time with a young […]

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Ouch He Bit Me!

Ouch He Bit Me!

March 15, 2021

Dear Dr. Day Care, I have 2 toddler sons – 18 months and 2 ½ years old.  They are always together. At least three times a day (some days it seems like a lot more!) my 18-month-old bites his brother.  What can we do to stop this behavior? Signed, Ouch He Bit Me!     […]

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