Jun 7, 2022
How can I help my child redevelop social skills after the pandemic?As COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift following the winter wave of the Omicron variant, parents are faced with the task of easing their child back into pre-pandemic socialization skills.
May 31, 2022
What do parents and caregivers need to know about the formula shortage?The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc in the lives of families with young children in many ways. Over the past two and a half years, childcare centers were closed, family members became sick, and restrictions changed daily, among other things. Though the United States is arguably through the worst of the pandemic, some families are still feeling the impact in surprising ways. One of those ways is the recent baby formula shortage happening across the country.
May 31, 2022
How do I talk to children about school shootings?Constant media coverage of gun violence in American schools can make it difficult not to imagine a worst-case scenario at your child’s school, and the mental and emotional toll these horrific events take on both parents and students is immense. Parents and caregivers may wonder just how much they should discuss with their child in the wake of such tragedies.
May 24, 2022
What are ways to help my child avoid youth sports injuries?Kids that participate in youth sports benefit greatly from the increased physical activity, and they learn life skills that come from working as a team. Children that play youth sports are generally healthier, both physically and emotionally, as athletics help combat childhood obesity and childhood depression. While the benefits of youth sports are notable, they do come with some risk of various sports injuries.
Dec 22, 2021
Child Care Center versus In-Home Care: What is the right choice for my family?One of the hardest parts of parenting through early childhood years is making decisions about your child’s care throughout the workday. The importance of early learning and early childhood development cannot be overstated, as it’s well known to form the foundation of a lifetime of healthy learning and development
Dec 21, 2021
How do ABC Quality providers support pride and understanding of family culture?Most parents and caregivers wonder how well their child will fit into a child care program’s classroom culture. But many families are also looking for a provider to incorporate some of their family’s culture into their child’s day-to-day child care experience.
