Long before your baby says a first word, they are already finding ways to communicate. A newborn may cry, settle when held, or react to a familiar voice. A few months later, smiles, sounds, reaching, facial expressions, and gestures begin adding much more to the...
At 10 months, babies can surprise you with how quickly their movement changes. Your child may be sitting more confidently, reaching farther, pulling toward something interesting, or finding clever ways to get around the floor. If crawling has not started yet, you may...
Starting daycare brings plenty of changes your child cannot fully practice at home. A favorite activity may end before they are ready. Another child may be using the toy they want. Lunch, nap, or outdoor time may happen on a different schedule. These are ordinary...
We’ve all heard a variation of the idiom “When the cat’s away the mice will play.” And we have experienced a time when you could feel the energy at work shift because the boss was out of town. However, in the childcare industry, you can’t relax when the boss is away;...
What Makes Us Different? The other day, I sat down with a dad during an infant tour. His daughter is due at the end of February, and like many parents, he had already toured several schools in the area. As I always do, I asked if there was anything he wanted to be...
When your family begins the search for day care, it’s easy to feel unsure about where to start. Touring centers, comparing programs, and understanding what questions to ask can feel like a lot, especially when you’re trying to make the best choice for your...
