Leaving your baby in someone else’s care can bring up a surprising number of questions. Will they be comforted when they cry? Will someone notice the little cues you know so well? What will they actually do all day when they are still too young for the kinds of...
There are plenty of parenting decisions where someone is eager to tell you the “right” answer. Child care tends to be one of them. In reality, choosing between a nanny and daycare is much more personal. One family may love having a caregiver come to their home....
Drop-off and pickup are easy enough to picture. It is the stretch in between that parents often wonder about. What does your child actually do all day? Is there a set schedule? How much time is spent playing? When do meals, outdoor time, and rest fit in? If you are...
It is easy for one milestone to take over your attention. If your baby is not crawling yet, you may find yourself watching every movement and wondering whether something is off. When do babies start crawling? Many begin around 7 to 10 months, but that range does not...
A preschooler carries napkins to the lunch table. A toddler returns a book to the shelf after story time. An older child helps check the weather before the class heads outside. These may seem like small moments, but children often take them seriously. Being trusted...
