Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith

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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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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Woman in red jacket answers questions from large group of children with their hands raised.

Teaching Meditation

August 18, 2022

Introducing Meditation to the Classroom Introduce the concept of meditation and mindfulness to Preschool and Pre-K students. The benefits gained from learning concepts of mindfulness at a young age can open the door to understanding strong emotions later on. The goal is a sense of mindfulness and self-awareness to the classroom through exercises like controlled […]

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Edgar Graduates - book about graduation

Edgar Graduates – book about graduation

May 12, 2022

Celebrating a graduation? Read Edgar Graduates! This book would make a great gift! Read this book with graduates to celebrate this important milestone. Enjoy a video of Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith reading of Edgar Graduates! Click the video below to watch, or view on Facebook.   Purchase Copies Edgar Graduates is available for purchase online at […]

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Child's Self Portrait

Child’s Self Portrait

April 26, 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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