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Secrets of Daycare Teachers: How to Get Kids to Listen the First Time
Photo by Daniel Lloyd Blunk-Fernández on Unsplash If you have a toddler, then you know what it feels like to have a kid yell “No!” right in your face. You know that no matter how you ask, they’ll still run in the opposite direction and defy everything you want them to do. At daycare, teachers don’t have the luxury of chasing after screaming toddlers. They have the experience to help kids understand when it’s appropriate to run, yell, and act wild, and when it’s important to
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Aug 29, 20234 min read


Secrets of Daycare Teachers: How to Handle Toddler Pushback and Defiance
If you feel like your toddler’s favorite word is “No!”, you aren’t alone. Toddlers are naturally defiant—this “no!” stage is a normal...
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Aug 20, 20236 min read


Easy Baby Foods to Send to Daycare
Photo by Stephen Andrews on Unsplash Every parent knows that starting solids is equally exciting and daunting. If your baby is in daycare, you’ll need to make sure they have food that’s appropriate for them to eat throughout their day. When sending baby food to daycare, here are some critical things to consider: Don't send anything your baby hasn’t tried yet. You don’t want daycare teachers to discover an allergy! Pack food your baby reliably eats and likes. Don’t send any
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Aug 14, 20235 min read


Child Development Milestones That are Enhanced by Being in Daycare
Daycare is only one of many types of childcare and it may seem like a daunting choice for some parents. Parents need to weigh many...
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Aug 3, 20235 min read
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