With the state beginning to open, we know children will be able to return to child care. Maybe you have some concerns about how your child will transition back to child care after being home for so long. How can we help them feel comfortable and be used to not being with us 24/7? Here […]
The first known Father’s Day service occurred in Fairmont, WV on July 5, 1908, thanks to Grace Golden Clayton. The service was to celebrate and honor all fathers, especially the hundreds of men, Grace’s father included, who were killed during a devastating mine explosion in Monongah, WV the previous year. However, the observance did not […]
Who couldn’t use a little calm in their life?! I have often provided the, Sea Life Sensory Solutions, resource to parents and childcare providers I work with. It can be used with kids ages 1 and up. This week I decided to introduce the Puffer Fish Puff, Clam Cuddle, Turtle Tongue, and Starfish Stretch to […]
Reading to your child develops language skills, social-emotional development, and is an excellent bonding opportunity for you and your child. You may feel like you’re stuck in a rut, reading your child the same type of book every night. A great organization for resources is We Need Diverse Books, where their vision is for all children […]
What can I do? In light of recent events, many parents find themselves wondering what they can do to have the conversation regarding race with their children. Some children might be too young to understand what is going on at this time, but some ARE old enough and are maybe asking some hard questions. So […]
