Without a doubt, leaving your child in someone else’s care is one of the most difficult decisions for families. Looking for the right childcare takes parents on a long and stressful journey. If you live in the Reston-Herndon area, shopping for childcare becomes...
Babies are learning long before they can follow directions in a classroom. They listen to voices, watch faces, reach for objects, repeat movements, and begin to recognize what feels familiar. At the same time, they still need plenty of feeding, sleep, diapering,...
We often hear about child behavior as a vague concept in our daily lives. However, this concept offers a deeper explanation in the field of education. The challenge with understanding child behavior emerges from it being a very dynamic and complex aspect of human...
Around the middle of the first year, many of the things your baby has been practicing begin to look more deliberate. A swipe toward a toy may become a clear reach. Early coos may turn into more back-and-forth sounds. Rolling, laughing, sitting with support, and...
Your baby sees something interesting a few feet away and starts working to get there. Maybe they push forward on their belly, scoot, shift onto their hands and knees, or try several movements before making any real progress. If you are wondering when do babies start...
A daycare classroom is a group setting, but your child should never feel lost in the group. Teachers may be helping several children at once, guiding a transition, preparing a meal, or responding to someone who needs comfort. Even during busy parts of the day, they...
