Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith

The Dr. Day Care Turkey Dance!

November 2, 2023

Take a video of you, your family, or your students doing the Turkey Dance and you could win $250 for you plus $250 to your favorite charity! 2023 Contest Details Guidelines: Timeline: Need help? Contact Rebecca for assistance. We love seeing creative videos and can’t wait to see this year’s submissions! See previous videos on […]

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Beach memories

Beach memories

July 31, 2023

Summer time is such a wonderful season for water fun.  From the time I was young, I remember taking long drives with my family to South County to go to the beautiful RI beaches. Drives were so long because back in the 50s, there was no Route I-95. Our family car did not have air-conditioning […]

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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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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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Dr. Day Care East Greenwich Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting

Dr. Day Care East Greenwich Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting

September 1, 2022

We had a great time at our DDC East Greenwich Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting! Thank you to the families, friends, parents, grandparents, Dr. Day Care teachers, Dr. Day Care colleagues, business partners, and the East Greenwich Chamber of Commerce for attending this morning!  We are excited to be a part of the East Greenwich […]

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