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, First Time Mom Dear First Time Mom, Actually, it sounds to me that your son is right on target! Most children at his age are drawing the same type of images of themselves. Did you know that children go through stages of drawing just like any other stages of development? … [Read more...]
Come Meditate With Me
The conversation on meditation and mindfulness has really come to light during the pandemic. I began to research and learn more about meditation and mindfulness when I had free time due to the 2020 pandemic. I realized meditation needed to be present in a young child’s life. Throughout my nearly 50-year career working with children and families, children have the same developmental milestones and challenges from generation to generation. In my experience, everything we teach young children will be imprinted in their life’s journey. Teach children to meditate or take time to breathe and … [Read more...]
DDC South County Preschool Graduation Ceremony
Congratulations to all of our Preschool Graduates! The Dr. Day Care South County 2021 graduation ceremony was held on June 17, 2021 at 1000 am. The ceremony was recorded for family viewing. Enjoy! South County Song clips: (Graduation 2021 on YouTube) See more photos here. Each graduate receives: Edgar Graduates, signed by author Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith and illustrator Rebecca Compton Diploma with child's name and information (need a replacement diploma? Download this PDF and fill in your child's information) … [Read more...]
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