tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60670869291216679942024-03-08T11:09:23.265-08:00Guide To DaycareGuide To Daycarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03610346776278131749noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6067086929121667994.post-57544519684023954052011-06-16T11:56:00.000-07:002011-06-16T11:56:00.400-07:00Parenting Tips - Coping With Temper Tantrums<div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawbyline">By Joy Davenport</div><br /><div class="uawarticle">Children between the ages of one to 4 years of age normally throw fits due to irritation or anger. Whenever you, since their mother or father, do not meet their demands, they will behave in an irrational manner to try and get attention to themselves. Then again, you should be aware that such behavior is reasonably typical and it ought to be treated patiently instead of overreacting.<br /><br />Being patient may be tough, when all you feel like doing is giving them a good slap, which everyone knows would be the totally wrong move to make..<br /><br />Children, naturally, want to do things their very own way, irrespective of whether it's right or wrong. Really, they are only trying to be independent. For example, they often desire to dress themselves, irrespective of the fact that they're too young to get it done properly, and if in the act they are provided help, it can cause another tantrum. Instead of interfering with their independence, you must leave them to try and do their best, as it's all part of the learning process. They'll most probably be merely too pleased to allow you to finish the job after a few momemts.<br /><span class="zemanta-img separator" style="clear: right;"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Angry_child_at_dental_treatment.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; display: block; float: right; clear: right;"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2d/Angry_child_at_dental_treatment.JPG/300px-Angry_child_at_dental_treatment.JPG" alt="fearfull and crying child before dental treatment" style="font-size: 0.8em; border: medium none;" height="200" width="300" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; float: right; width: 300px;">Image via <a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Angry_child_at_dental_treatment.JPG">Wikipedia</a></span></span><br />Taking a bath is another prime trigger for a tantrum.. In case your child dislikes taking a bath, you can try saying that they have 5 more minutes left to play and then its bath time. Try to make the time much more interesting so they start to enjoy the experience, for instance new water toys, only to be enjoyed at bath time, splashes, peek a boo games with the face flannel and many others.<br /><br />In the same way,your kid will throw a tantrum whenever worn out and consequently a proper schedule must be created and followed concerning the time when they should be allowed to play and when they should be put to bed. At this young age, all kids require an afternoon nap. Try and keep to this routine every day and your kids will end up less worn out and annoying during the time they're awake..<br /><br />You should not forget that a child has a short memory span and also has little understanding as to the reason why they are not allowed to do a particular thing that they want to do, and they forget in a flash the reason they were scolded. A lot of patience is needed on your part to manage them.<br /><br />Often, they will become frustrated due to boredom and you need to determine the main reason as to why they're behaving in a particular fashion. If they are irritated because of boredom, you can try to keep them occupied in some activities that they may like doing, and it may occasionally alter their mood. Engaging your kids in various activities could also turn out to be an educational learning experience. Putting them in front of the TV for hours to calm them down is not a proper way to face this problem since the child gets to see and learn desirable as well as undesirable content.<br /><br />Since a parent, you need to tactfully deal with their tantrums rather than by overreacting to them.<br /><br />It may be a trying time for you both, but with love and patience, you're going to get through it.</div><div class="uawresource"><div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawabout"><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><div class="uawlinks">Learn more about <a href="http://parentinghelpinlouisiana.com/">parenting help</a>, then visit http://parentinghelpinlouisiana.com to find the best advice on <a href="http://parentinghelpinlouisiana.com/15/how-to-bond-with-your-family/">child counseling</a> and what it can do for you. </div><br /> </div> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_e.png?x-id=52cdef7a-2d5a-4fec-9dce-7cd9f22b6eb2" alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Guide To Daycarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03610346776278131749noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6067086929121667994.post-43658020902087096202011-06-10T08:48:00.000-07:002011-06-10T08:48:00.475-07:00Kids' Exercise is a Necessity<div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawbyline">By Jeff Wise</div><br /><br /><div class="uawarticle">There's no doubt that parents love their kids and they want to provide all of their physical needs. That includes food, water, good sleep, and social interaction with others. But just as important as these necessities is the need for exercise. When kids get a proper amount of exercise, the rest fall into place because it allows them to interact with family or friends, sleep better, and exercise builds thirst and appetite.<br /><br />But that's not all exercise is good for. It helps kids release energy and it builds strong muscles and bones. Exercise also boosts a child's immune system so kids are less likely to get sick with the flu or colds.<br /><br />It's recommended that children get between 20-60 minutes of exercise every day. That is, unless they are experiencing one of the following ailments: pulled or torn tendons or muscles, a bad chest cold or flu, or a fever. Don't force your child to exercise if they're experiencing something like this. Their body needs time to heal before they are active again.<br /><br />But when children are healthy and injury-free, there's no reason why they shouldn't exercise every day. Studies have linked exercise with better grades, higher self-confidence and improved socialization with peers in addition to all the other benefits.<br /><span class="zemanta-img separator" style="clear: right;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30515687@N05/3855858737" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; display: block; float: right; clear: right;"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3855858737_258c6d09cd_m.jpg" alt="Two views of local Extension leaders drilling ..." style="font-size: 0.8em; border: medium none;" height="183" width="240" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; float: right; width: 240px;">Image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/30515687@N05/3855858737">Cornell University Library</a> via Flickr</span></span><br />Overweight children, one of every six kids, are more likely to experience feelings of depression. They feel self-loath because they are overweight, and to make themselves feel better they turn to food. It's a never-ending cycle that children can't stop on their own. They need help from those who love them.<br /><br />It's the parent's job to make sure their child is getting everything he needs. A healthy body, both now and in the future, is a need for children. Even if your child isn't overweight, it's important to teach them the importance of self-control and why they shouldn't over-indulge.<br /><br />Exercise is not just a good habit that kids should adopt. It is crucial for having healthy kids. Exercise is a need for young ones and it is the parent's job to make sure they're getting the proper amount.<br /><br /></div><br /><div class="uawresource"><br /> <div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawabout"><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class="uawlinks"><a href="http://www.myfamilyexercise.com/">Exercises For Kids</a> Seeking to learn how to improve your child's health? 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Do as you say you will. Kids realize where they stand when you are consistent, follow through and mean what you state.<br /><br />2.Thou shalt expect children to contribute (without being paid). Expect kids to help in your own home however don't expect them to take action graciously all the time. This is a query to ask yourself every once in awhile: What do your children do that somebody else relies on?<br /><br />3.Thou shalt encourage frequently and persistently. Keep in mind that reassurance and praise will get kids a lot more than critique and punishment so be your kid's best encourager rather than his fiercest critic. Encouragement helps a kid link his / her self-esteem towards the process, instead of the outcome of what they do.<br /><br />4.Thou shalt put responsibility where it belongs. Treat kids as well as young people as you would like them to be. If you want responsible, capable kids then treat them as if they're responsible. The ultimate way to develop responsibility is to give it to kids.<br /><span class="zemanta-img separator" style="clear: right;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7167652@N06/3123692610" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; display: block; float: right; clear: right;"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/3123692610_7f2176e7fd_m.jpg" alt="[MCCALL'S MAGAZINE, KIDS IN LINEN CLOSET]" style="font-size: 0.8em; border: medium none;" height="240" width="189" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; float: right; width: 189px;">Image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7167652@N06/3123692610">George Eastman House</a> via Flickr</span></span><br />5.Thou shalt be realize that kids as well as young adults just see one side of any issue. Thou shalt take everything they say with a large touch of suspicion. Not that kids as well as young adults lie, but they have been known to exaggerate or see facts just from their side.<br /><br />6.Thou shalt show love and affection to your children. Thou shalt say you love everyone of your kids a minimum of once a day. Knowing they're loveable is the basis of self worth, irrespective of their age.<br /><br />7.Thou shalt catch children as well as young people acting well. Focus on your children's positive behavior more than their bad behaviour. What you focus on expands so if you focus on the positive behavior that is what you normally get. Provide illustrative feedback to ensure that your kids know what they did well.<br /><br />8.Thou shalt develop independence in kids from the earliest possible age. Never frequently perform for a kid the things they can do for him or herself. Remember, your job would be to make yourself redundant.<br /><br />9.Thou shalt set limits as well as boundaries for kids and expect that they'll push against them. Children as well as young adults need limitations and boundaries because they make them feel secure.<br /><br />10.Thou shalt keep a sense of humour whenever coping with kids. This will help you keep things in perspective. It may look like improbable some times but they will shortly grow up and be out of your hair and be described as a living, breathing reflection of YOU.<br /><br />The 11th (and most essential )commandment:<br /><br />Thou shalt be a great role model for the kids. Show instead of tell children and young people how you want them to communicate, behave as well as live. Kids learn what they live and, as parents, your actions speak louder than your words.<br /><br /></div><br /><div class="uawresource"><br /> <div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawabout"><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class="uawlinks">Looking to find the best deal on <a href="http://www.tipsfrommama.com/">tips from mama</a>, then visit www.tipsfrommama.com to find the best advice on <a href="http://www.tipsfrommama.com/about/">featured tips from mama</a> for you.</div><br /></div><br /> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_e.png?x-id=d93568a9-9e69-48cc-8729-bb68f91239a9" alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Guide To Daycarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03610346776278131749noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6067086929121667994.post-54293839214622131592011-05-29T07:57:00.000-07:002011-05-29T07:57:00.557-07:00Today's Day Care Workers<div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawbyline">By Alexandra Bushey</div><br /><br /><div class="uawarticle">There are a multitude of daycare services across the country. In every city everywhere, daycares abound providing services from babycare to pre-kinder age. Some services are run by the state or federal government, but the majority are private institutions run by private individuals or groups of individuals. When it comes to locating a reputable kinder care facility for your child, you cannot simply decide by outside appearance. Many places seem impressive and gorgeous both inside and out They are decorated beautifully and have got all the most recent equipment. By all appearances, they are incredibly impressive, which draws the interest and attention of many parents But being a top notch childcare service requires more than having a fancy appearance and gadgetry. The following are some valuable guidelines for parents in the market for the very best child care solutions they can find.<br /><br />The beating heart of an excellent daycare is the men and women who work inside. The child care profession is a very special one that requires great love for children and the desire to help them grow and learn. Many facilities require their staff to have a certificate or degree in some facet of child care. While this is advantageous in providing individuals with educational training and skill, it does not replace the fundamental "requirement" for anyone entering into this profession - a true love for children.<br /><span class="zemanta-img separator" style="clear: right;"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Michelle_Obama_at_Mary%27s_Center_for_Maternal_and_Child_Care_2-10-09_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; display: block; float: right; clear: right;"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/12/Michelle_Obama_at_Mary%27s_Center_for_Maternal_and_Child_Care_2-10-09_1.jpg/300px-Michelle_Obama_at_Mary%27s_Center_for_Maternal_and_Child_Care_2-10-09_1.jpg" alt="First Lady Michelle Obama at Mary's Center for..." style="font-size: 0.8em; border: medium none;" height="200" width="300" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; float: right; width: 300px;">Image via <a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Michelle_Obama_at_Mary%27s_Center_for_Maternal_and_Child_Care_2-10-09_1.jpg">Wikipedia</a></span></span><br />More than any other profession, potential teachers for kids of any age should be devoted to their vocation and have a desire to excel in it. Training and expertise can be acquired with time; however, a true love for the little ones in your care is something that only comes from the heart.<br /><br />Therefore, when choosing any kind of child care provider for your little ones, concentrate your attention on those wonderful people who care for with the children every day. Notice how they work together with the children and how the children react to them. You should also take notice of what kind of ambiance the facility portrays. Is it peaceful and serene or rowdy and disorderly? Watch the teachers' mode of operation and personal interest in their groups, or lack thereof. Other factors to observe are the provider's sanitation, discipline and food standard, if they serve snacks or lunch. These elements will tell the tale of how the day care is operated and the kind of folks who work within.<br /><br />The child care occupation is a very challenging and rewarding one with infinite possibilities. Working parents are always on the lookout for quality places and concerned teachers to care for their little ones while they're away. Working as a specialist in this ministry requires great patience, love, knowledge, vitality, consistency, creativity and more. While it's likely you will never find a "perfect" day care or "perfect" teachers, these guidelines give you a better notion of what to search out so your young children can receive the very best of care.<br /><br /></div><br /><div class="uawresource"><br /> <div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawabout"><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class="uawlinks">When it becomes time for you to entrust your child's well being to someone else, and you need a <a href="http://www.daycarelancasterpa.com/what-parents-should-know-about-choosing-a-daycare-center-2/">day care in Lancaster PA</a>, please visit <a href="http://www.daycarelancasterpa.com/">DayCare Lancaster PA</a> for facts to help you choose the right facility.</div><br /></div><br /> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_e.png?x-id=2ce46c70-46f8-4582-9b04-fe5b81d731d8" alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Guide To Daycarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03610346776278131749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6067086929121667994.post-61377866031774433492011-05-21T01:23:00.000-07:002011-05-21T01:23:00.351-07:00Choosing the Right Daycare<div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawbyline">By Chris Clement</div><br /><br /><div class="uawarticle">If you are looking for a daycare for your child for the first time, it is completely natural to feel overwhelmed and even scared. It is not easy to place your child in the hands of someone else for an entire day, let alone on a regular basis. There are some things you can do to ensure you make the best choice for both you and your child.<br /><br />First of all, don't let your child take on your own feelings of anxiety about daycare. Depending on the personality of the child, they already may feel a little skeptical about the whole thing so you really do not want to make it worse. Some children go roaring into their first day of care and never look back, causing some parents to feel a little silly about their own worries. Other children experience mild to moderate separation anxiety, wherein the parent needs to be very diligent in not feeding into it. In these cases it is important to 'drop and run'. That may seem cruel, but in reality it is the easiest way for the child to transition. You may find it amusing to know that most of the time children who are dropped off crying and carrying on cease their dramatics about five seconds after the parent is out of sight. This may be because of distraction, it may be the survival instinct, or it may be the old theory of out-of-sight-out-of-mind.<br /><br />Now that the anxiety portion of the discussion has been addressed, let us look at some key components of a good daycare. Do some research on facilities in the areas you would like to have the daycare located, either close to work or close to home. Check their licensing history, whether there have been complaints, what the price per month is and what the hours are. Once you have shortened the list to those in your price range, have a good record and have hours that work for you schedule, it is time to get some reviews. Ask other parents in the neighborhood what they have heard or experienced about a daycare on your list. If there is an elementary school nearby, consider asking the kindergarten teacher what daycares she/he has heard of and whether they are good, bad or ugly. Word of mouth is a powerful tool - use it to your advantage.<br /><span class="zemanta-img separator" style="clear: right;"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:US_Navy_050114-N-3659B-050_he_Morale_Welfare_and_Recreation_Child_Development_Center_on_board_Naval_Support_Activity_Mid-South_in_Millington%2C_Tenn.%2C_provides_daycare_services.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; display: block; float: right; clear: right;"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4d/US_Navy_050114-N-3659B-050_he_Morale_Welfare_and_Recreation_Child_Development_Center_on_board_Naval_Support_Activity_Mid-South_in_Millington%2C_Tenn.%2C_provides_daycare_services.jpg/300px-US_Navy_050114-N-3659B-050_he_Morale_Welfare_and_Recreation_Child_Development_Center_on_board_Naval_Support_Activity_Mid-South_in_Millington%2C_Tenn.%2C_provides_daycare_services.jpg" alt="Millington, Tenn. (Jan. 14, 2005) - The Morale..." style="font-size: 0.8em; border: medium none;" height="195" width="300" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; float: right; width: 300px;">Image via <a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:US_Navy_050114-N-3659B-050_he_Morale_Welfare_and_Recreation_Child_Development_Center_on_board_Naval_Support_Activity_Mid-South_in_Millington%2C_Tenn.%2C_provides_daycare_services.jpg">Wikipedia</a></span></span><br />When you have narrowed your list down to two or three, call and schedule a visit and interview - preferably without your child. You will be able to focus on the the daycare provider, the facility and the staff much more easily if you do not have to watch your child at the same time. Make a list of questions in preparation for the interview. Some good questions to include are as follows:<br /><br />What is your discipline policy? What is the daily schedule/routine? Do you or your staff smoke and if so where? What does staff do while children are sleeping? What sort of crafts do you incorporate? Are snacks or meals included and what do they consist of? When is payment due? Is there a deposit? Are there any extra costs? Aside from parents of other children, who will be on site during a regular daycare day? How many children are in your care (make sure it is not more than allowable by law)? Are you licensed? What is your training (including first aid and CPR)? Do you or your staff have their own children and are they part of the daycare? What is your sick policy? What is your policy on potty training/diapering? Where do you go on field trips? How do you keep the children safe on a field trip via bus/car/walking? How often are the toys disinfected? How often is the daycare given a deep clean? What is your policy on late drop offs and pick ups?<br /><br />When you visit the daycares take a good look around. Don't allow yourself to feel pressured about the time you take. If the provider does not offer a tour of the facility and its grounds, then ask for one. Look around every corner and inside each play structure. If you see broken steps on play structures, worn floors, stained walls and dirty toys - the daycare is not for you. What you want to see in a good daycare is a clean and tidy facility that is in good repair. Licensed daycares are required to meet certain standards, unlicensed are not. You will want to see enough vinyl covered rest mats for each child, tables designed for use by children (at a low height), toys that are in decent and that have not been banned for health reasons. Dramatic play items are a must for any daycare, so you should see a dress up box and perhaps a play kitchen or work bench. Art supplies are a staple of any daycare; paints, crayons and glues need to be washable and non-toxic. Ask to see the containers if you are unsure. Active play is very important for children so the outdoor area should be a good size for the number of children in the daycare. There should be lots of outdoor toys such as tricycles, ride-a-longs, balls, hula hoops, climbers and perhaps child-size foot scooters.<br /><br />While you have made a daycare selection, talk to your child about daycare and what to expect. Tell them they will meet lots of new friends and learn new things and go to new places. Make it seem like a wonderful adventure. Choose a lunch kit and new bag (for extra clothes etc) together, allow them to take ownership of their new daycare things. Doing small things like this will get the child thinking about their daycare in a positive and exciting way.<br /><br /></div><br /><div class="uawresource"><br /> <div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawabout"><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class="uawlinks">Excellent4Kids knows <a href="http://www.excellent4kids.com/">daycare supplies</a>. 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Reports show that on average thirty percent of young people have what are considered clinical sleep issues throughout their childhood years.<br /><br />These disorders include everything from sleep walking to night terrors and they can even experience sleep apnea and insomnia. Children in their school-aged years need somewhere between nine and twelve hours of rest each night but surprisingly, a lot of kids don't get close to that.<br /><br />Other sleep problems in kids such as wetting the bet, teeth grinding, sleep walking, as well as rolling or banging their heads are all thought to be serious sleep problems if they happen while sleeping. The most common of these however are night terrors, nightmares, sleep walking and sleep talking but they are still much less harmful than other types.<br /><br />Parents should be extra careful about sleepwalking to put up safety measures with regards to this sleep disorder so it doesn't get the child hurt. This takes some work to ensure there are no dangerous areas around the home. For the most part, children will grow out of the common sleep disorders they may face sometime before they enter their young adult years.<br /><span class="zemanta-img separator" style="clear: right;"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:A_Child_Sleeping.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; display: block; float: right; clear: right;"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f4/A_Child_Sleeping.jpg/300px-A_Child_Sleeping.jpg" alt="A child sleeping." style="font-size: 0.8em; border: medium none;" height="225" width="300" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; float: right; width: 300px;">Image via <a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:A_Child_Sleeping.jpg">Wikipedia</a></span></span><br />It is important to seek the advice of a health care professional in any case of nightmares, head banging, teeth grinding, bedwetting and more severe sleep apnea types. These symptoms could be signs of worse problems if they occur in their older years. Fortunately, the majority of these conditions have a high end limit on age when most children will have outgrown them.<br /><br />Start considering your child has a sleep disorder if their concentration in class is lacking, or they cannot stay awake. There may be times when they doze off when they are talking to someone, in a car, or when they are in class or reading a book. These could potentially be signals that a sleep problem is happening with your child when they are trying to get their full night's rest. For sleep apnea watch for symptoms like breathing through the mouth as well as issues regarding staying awake for class.<br /><br />There is one good thing with regards to these types of sleep disorders, that they just so happen to be the simplest to cure and mostly can be due to a simpler malady. Unless your child is experiencing symptoms which may put them at risk you can then be assured that children will outgrow their maladies over time. If you have concerns speaking with a health care professional will afford you the opportunity to explore several actions to take in your house to get your child the sleep they need.<br /><br />In many child sleep disorder cases there are psychological considerations that influence the type of stress level and sleep your child has. Your primary care provider may request a consultation with a specialist in mental health to rule out any other mental problems.<br /><br /></div><br /><div class="uawresource"><br /> <div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawabout"><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class="uawlinks"><a href="http://cureforbedwetng.yolasite.com/">Family Guide</a> offers more accurate reviews, visit: <a href="http://cureforbedwetng.blog.com/">Childrens Guide</a>.</div><br /></div><br /> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_e.png?x-id=0cccbc00-4bd6-4cc0-bb68-751aca29632a" alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Guide To Daycarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03610346776278131749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6067086929121667994.post-55108673998087739372011-05-09T06:02:00.000-07:002011-05-09T06:02:00.224-07:00The Best Preschool Maths Activities For Your Toddler<div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawbyline">By Traci M. Sosa</div><br /><br /><div class="uawarticle">For many scholars, math can be quite an intimidating subject. However, this can not especially be the case. The subject can be your young one's buddy too. Nevertheless you want to lay the foundation stone of this friendship direct from the start. Involving your infant in preschool mathematics activities won't just encourage his interest in the subject but develop a strong base for the subject.<br /><br />One of the most liked preschool math activity is the number hunt. It not only builds interest in mathematics but is kind of enjoyed by youngsters too. All you've got to do is, hunt for numbers wherever feasible. A few places where you might spot numbers are your contact lens, TV or magazine cover. To build familiarity with numbers you should ask your kid to identify different numbers at these places.<br /><span class="zemanta-img separator" style="clear: right;"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Iranpreschool.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; display: block; float: right; clear: right;"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/23/Iranpreschool.jpg/300px-Iranpreschool.jpg" alt="Preschool education in Iran" style="font-size: 0.8em; border: medium none;" height="153" width="300" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; float: right; width: 300px;">Image via <a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Iranpreschool.jpg">Wikipedia</a></span></span><br />Encourage counting. The opportunities are unlimited with this simple activity. You can get your child to count anything from the quantity of products in your Zenmed Derma Cleanse System Kit to the number of steps leading to the kitchen or even the quantity of candies or beans on a plate. Continuous counting exercises will help your child form a deeper understanding of numbers and amounts.<br /><br />Math isn't just about arithmetic, it's about geometry too. Therefore helping your kid identify shapes will help lay a strong foundation for the topic too. Help your youngster recognise assorted shapes with the help of things around. For example, the plate is a circle ; the Television is a rectangle and Toblerone a triangle. Once your kid becomes acquainted with basic shapes, you can have him make those shapes with puzzles and blocks.<br /><br />Your kitchen can also act as a great mathematic learning center for your youngster. You can assign one or two preschool math activities to him / her while cooking. As an example, you can try getting your youngster to gauge the sugar in measuring cups while baking a cake. However, do go straightforward on the same if you've got a diabetes patient at home. Or, you can get your kid to count the ingredients of a specific dish and acquaint him / her with the assorted shapes of your kitchen equipment. You can also use the opportunity to teach your kids about diverse sizes and portions.<br /><br />You may teach simple arithmetic to your small tot in a fun way. You could use colorful puzzles and blocks to make your kid understand basic shapes. To convey an appreciation of sequence, you can play the game of connecting dots. Other things which can be done with fun games is, teach your small one about subtraction and addition.<br /><br />Try these easy activities and you will not have problems teaching your kid the subject when he's ultimately in school.<br /><br /></div><br /><div class="uawresource"><br /> <div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawabout"><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class="uawlinks">Here is some more information on <a href="http://www.contactlenseclub.com/contacts/magazine/edition/Choose-Right-Contact-Lens.htm">Contact Lens</a> and <a href="http://www.diabitieslife.com/diabetes">Diabetes</a>.</div><br /></div><br /> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_e.png?x-id=19f316db-7062-46a1-aeb5-d5ed7ca3996b" alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Guide To Daycarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03610346776278131749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6067086929121667994.post-91250713464154452892011-05-01T08:35:00.000-07:002011-05-01T08:35:00.941-07:00Child-Rearing Workshops And Their Advantages<div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawbyline">By Chloe Bilboa</div><br /><div class="uawarticle">Raising kids is a wonderful part of life, and those who have had the chance to become fathers and mothers would understand how it feels. Although parents love their daughters and sons without limitations, they will also experience lots of child-rearing difficulties. There would be instances wherein parents would need the support as well as recommendations that parenting seminars offer.<br /><br />When moms and dads have their very first child, their lack of expertise will occasionally bring about negative circumstances. Let's say that you're a new mother or father. What do you do when your newborn starts to wail for no reason? You have changed your infant's nappy or fed him / her, but you still can't make him or her calm down. This transpires every single evening for several weeks, and even the recommendations offered to you by your family, friends and co-workers do not appear to do the job.<br /><br />The good news is that you aren't alone and you can find help for your parenting problems. The town or city that you reside in may have child-rearing classes and also support groups for new dads and moms. Neighborhood libraries and also town halls may have message boards that folks utilise to put up information about various child-rearing classes and gatherings in the area. Numerous trendy coffeeshops or your local university might even offer a few listings for parenting programs.<br /><span class="zemanta-img separator" style="clear: right;"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:US_Navy_100423-N-0641S-135_Mara_MacDonald_leads_a_group_of_new_mothers_and_their_babies_in_an_infant_massage_class.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; display: block; float: right; clear: right;"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3f/US_Navy_100423-N-0641S-135_Mara_MacDonald_leads_a_group_of_new_mothers_and_their_babies_in_an_infant_massage_class.jpg/300px-US_Navy_100423-N-0641S-135_Mara_MacDonald_leads_a_group_of_new_mothers_and_their_babies_in_an_infant_massage_class.jpg" alt="PEARL HARBOR (April 23, 2010) Mara MacDonald, ..." style="font-size: 0.8em; border: medium none;" height="199" width="300" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; float: right; width: 300px;">Image via <a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:US_Navy_100423-N-0641S-135_Mara_MacDonald_leads_a_group_of_new_mothers_and_their_babies_in_an_infant_massage_class.jpg">Wikipedia</a></span></span><br />Perhaps you're a solo parent bringing up an adolescent. If your teen is lashing out and you cannot understand why, you need to bear in mind that the root of the issue might not be you. There might be a bigger issue that will be brought to light only by way of child-rearing workshops or counselling. It's a very good idea to ask for the assistance of counsellors or specialists who're trained for adolescence-related concerns.<br /><br />Many parenting programmes will call for your adolescent to socialise with other kids in her or his age group, and they will be able to speak about their problems amongst themselves with a grownup to monitor them. Sometimes, these adults will hold a license as a therapist and specialize in issues concerning teenagers and parent-child relationships. For your teen, talking to individuals her or his own age would help him or her fix his / her dilemmas, while you will get to talk to other fathers and mothers who have the same ideas and questions.<br /><br />If you receive a telephone call from your kid's instructor because he or she has been behaving improperly in class or breaking the rules for a number of times, this could be an indication of a potential issue, according to a few analyses. This kind of situation typically takes place when there is a nerve-wracking event in the child's life or when some recent, sad event took place. Oftentimes, a kid does not have an idea of how to react to such scenarios, and she or he may wind up becoming defiant as well as uncontrollable. Child-rearing workshops would show you the best ways to take on delicate situations as well as improve interactions between you and your daughter or son.<br /><br />Spiritual belief can also help you tackle your parenting issues. Several neighbourhood churches offer parenting seminars and private counselling sessions to their flock, and these might even be available to non-members. It is advisable for you to do your research and get in touch with several chapels and inquire if they have parenting courses and also counseling sessions. You can also ask others if their churches provide these kinds of services.<br /><br />If you are the type of person who likes to read books, there are many parenting guides available on the subject of raising children. There's a good possibility that you'll find a child-rearing guide that addresses your particular issue. In many cases, parenting guides cover numerous topics on the fundamentals of child rearing. If you require child-rearing guides, your local bookshop or library will definitely have them in their inventory. You can also carry out an internet search to track down certain authors as well as other resources. Parenting books would add to the know-how and guidance that you will obtain from child-rearing seminars, and these two options often go well together.</div><div class="uawresource"><div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawabout"><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><div class="uawlinks"><a href="http://www.good-child-guide.com/">Toddler Books</a> Stop battling with child behavior problems any more. 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The attitudes and abilities of the caregivers can affect this transition both positively and negatively. It is recommended that the child's providers be someone they already know, if it is remotely possible. Naturally, this is not always feasible and the parent must explore the many other resources at their disposal.<br /><br />The best resource for worried parents is the discussion that can take place between themselves and other parents with children about any daycare in the area. Any constructive advice on the personalities of the staff and their competence should be taken into consideration by a parent. Each child and provider comes with their own foibles and quirks, so not everyone is going to give the same review to each caretaker - it is the provider that earns the harshest or most frequent negative criticism that should steer a parent away.<br /><span class="zemanta-img separator" style="clear: right;"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Children_in_a_Primary_Education_School.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; display: block; float: right; clear: right;"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c3/Children_in_a_Primary_Education_School.JPG/300px-Children_in_a_Primary_Education_School.JPG" alt="Group of children in a primary school in Paris" style="font-size: 0.8em; border: medium none;" height="225" width="300" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; float: right; width: 300px;">Image via <a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Children_in_a_Primary_Education_School.JPG">Wikipedia</a></span></span><br />If you simply want a list of daycare providers to investigate, the Department of Social Services will give you one. Part of a pediatrician's job is to listen to the daily welfare concerns of their patients, and for that reason, many pediatricians will be able to give you good recommendations. Of course, if nothing else is giving you success, you can find listings in newspapers and phone books. Any provider that passes the preview round should be thoroughly examined by both you and your child. Allowing your child to meet their potential caretaker and see the place where they are going to be staying is very important.<br /><br />Many children also derive a sense of security from certain items, be they security blankets or favorite toys, and with the permission of the daycare, those should be allowed to go with the child. Many children experience intense longing for home in the initial weeks, and this can be a way to offset that. Sending a picture of yourself with the child is not necessarily a bad idea, although for many children, it will only cause further distress.<br /><br />Most children will settle down into an activity or two immediately if their parent stays long enough for them to do so. If you give a time to your child that you will return and pick them up, make sure you are there on time. Telling your child when you will arrive to reclaim him or her lets the child feel more secure during their daycare experience.<br /><br />Above all else, be positive as you leave. Your attitude, positive or negative, is one that the child will pick up and mimic. Parents shouldn't be concerned if their child cries as they leave, because this is an absolutely typical response - however, it is equally typical that your child will be just fine within minutes after you leave. Don't spend a whole lot of time on your good-bye, as your child is likely to sob regardless - simply leave and wait until you return to cuddle, hold, and adore the child that you've likely missed as much as they've missed you.<br /><br /></div><br /><div class="uawresource"><br /> <div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawabout"><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class="uawlinks">You welcome to visit: <a href="http://cureforbedwetng.webs.com/">Family Guide</a> and <a href="http://cureforbedwetng.weebly.com/">Childrens Guide</a>.</div><br /></div><br /> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_e.png?x-id=aa71d808-20bc-4f1c-b291-14a0c8fd8979" alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Guide To Daycarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03610346776278131749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6067086929121667994.post-86172667295875465152011-04-22T05:14:00.001-07:002011-04-23T20:53:36.243-07:00Child Care Weatherford: Here Is What You Need To Know<div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawbyline">By Cecelia Tanner</div><br /><br /><div class="uawarticle">Children deserve to be treated well when they are being cared for. As a new parent, you might be wondering what things you need to know when it comes to finding child care Weatherford. We will help you to understand what all you need to know about it because there is a number of things we can tell you about.<br /><br />One of the first things to understand are just how many different types there are. One of the main sorts is at home care. These are people who watch children in their home. While some are licensed and so forth, others are not. That is the first type that many are familiar with.<br /><br />The thing that you might be familiar with if you have school aged children are the after school programs that exist. There are many of you who might be very familiar with this as this is one way to be sure that they have a place to go to. They do not have to worry about how they are going to get home as you have to go and pick them up.<br /><span class="zemanta-img separator" style="clear: right;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/42925588@N00/5391568860" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; display: block; float: right; clear: right;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5051/5391568860_de716d1dbf_m.jpg" alt="Hanalei's after daycare snack tray" style="font-size: 0.8em; border: medium none;" height="179" width="240" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; float: right; width: 240px;">Image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/42925588@N00/5391568860">Wayan Vota</a> via Flickr</span></span><br />The last type that most are familiar with are those that are off site. They have a full staff and it is broken down into rooms. They normally have a long waiting list. However, the thing you will find is that they get more attention and what they learn is all educational. Their meals are provided and you might find that they are open longer.<br /><br />We have seen those that are called nannies who come to your home. They will babysit. Some might do household chores. There are some who live there to help you as you might have a busy schedule or a demanding job. These are paid really well. That is something that college students choose as they can get room and board.<br /><br />When you stop to look at choosing and pricing, you will find that there are a number of things you should look at when you are picking the place that you would like to go use. You might be limited due to price. As you look at this, you will find that some charge you per week. Some charge per day. Independent babysitters might charge you per hour.<br /><br />When you stop to understand what you need to ask, this can make the process a whole lot easier. It is never a thing that you want to think about as you do not want to leave your child. Yet, in this day and age, almost every household has to have both parents working.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.littletexasstars.com/" target="_blank">Child Care Weatherford</a><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="uawresource"><br /> <div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawabout"><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class="uawlinks">Looking to find the definitive source of information on <a href="http://www.littletexasstars.com/" target="_blank">Child Care Weatherford</a>?</div><br /></div><br /><div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_e.png?x-id=204ee9d5-51a2-455d-8c47-d3ffbb7869ef" alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Guide To Daycarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03610346776278131749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6067086929121667994.post-77195054193824609732011-04-01T02:43:00.000-07:002011-04-01T03:18:48.421-07:00Child Care Centers<span class="zemanta-img separator" style="clear: right;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/37305800@N00/5257246900" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; display: block; float: right; clear: right;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5288/5257246900_da47e8fa5b_m.jpg" alt="ACM Open House - Children's Activities - River..." style="font-size: 0.8em; border: medium none;" height="180" width="240" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; float: right; width: 240px;">Image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/37305800@N00/5257246900">Steel Wool</a> via Flickr</span></span>Many parents looking for a child care center are unable to conduct a quality assessment on the center. Whether this is your first time selecting a child care center, or if you've followed the process at different times, having a checklist designed to help you make your choices will be useful.<br /><br />Here are some recommendations that should be considered :<br /><br />* What is the philosophy of the day care center? What are they trying to accomplish with the children they care for? Their responses on factors such as safety, psychological support, pleasure, or education should be acceptable to you.<br /><br />* What is the ratio of staff to infant in their infant care program?<br /><br />* Do they offer affordable after school activities and programs?<br /><br />* What is their pre-school cirriculum and how the cirriculum is managed, administrated and updated?<br /><br />* A child care center, should provide a safe, stimulating and educational for children, a place for children to grow into responsible members, serious and contributing to society.<br /><br />* Young children should have the opportunity to grow physically, mentally, socially and intellectually by playing and exploring in a fun, secure and healthy environment.<br /><br />* Check out any online reviews of people who have used the center. Do not be put off by one or two negative reviews,if the majority are favorable.<br /><br />* Baby's safety and security is very important. Do features such as security cameras, staff ports of entry, telephones in each room, and a code for safe entry available to ensure safety? Or are they any standard operating manual for safety?.<br /><br />* Food and nutrition - Does the facility have a full-service kitchen and certified employees?<br /><br />* Does the facility offer you Net entry to watch youre kid's every day routines by viewing a password secured site?<br /><br />* Are all staff certified in infant, toddlers and adult CPR?<br /><br />Learn more about the child care center that you are considering. That should give you more assurance in the broader perspective.<br /> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_e.png?x-id=381f9902-08d1-41d8-8f82-ab535a5ac57a" alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Guide To Daycarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03610346776278131749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6067086929121667994.post-45658202895677960172010-08-13T04:35:00.001-07:002011-04-01T02:28:50.983-07:00Getting Baby Ready For Day Care<span class="zemanta-img separator" style="clear: right;"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Baby_diaper.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; display: block; float: right; clear: right;"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Baby_diaper.jpg/300px-Baby_diaper.jpg" alt="... is going to sting a little when he's bring..." style="font-size: 0.8em; border: medium none;" height="450" width="300" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; float: right; width: 300px;">Image via <a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Baby_diaper.jpg">Wikipedia</a></span></span><div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawbyline">By Wriley Baker</div><br /><div class="uawarticle">It's always a big deal when you're sending your baby off to daycare. You find yourself leaving your baby in the care of strangers even if they are qualified strangers. It means that you could miss some precious hours of your baby's life. However, if you're a working mom, you know that returning to work can be rewarding as well as necessary to sustain your family's quality of life.<br /><br />Being prepared for this type of situation it can sometimes make a big difference in the quality of the experience. Once you know that you have provided everything you can to make your baby's daycare experience a happy successful one then you can rest assured that your baby will have all that he or she needs. There are things that you can do as a parent to get your baby ready.<br /><br />One of the first things you can do, and probably the most important, is becoming familiar with the policies and procedures required by the daycare. Most daycares have a manual for new clients explaining the basics. Usually there is a section saying whether or not meals are provided, where to park, important security details and the daycare's hours. Along with that there might be information on times when it is appropriate to keep your child at home, how to label bottles and food, and the daycare's disciplinary policies. Be sure to ask any questions before your child's first day.<br /><br />It is imperative that you know the phone number for your daycare's main office, the phone number for your child's room and his room assignment. Should the director of the daycare have his or her own extension or phone number it is a good idea to keep that number handy or saved with other important contact information just in case you need to discuss a problem with them that can't be worked out directly with the teacher.<br /><br />You may receive a list from the day care of essential items to bring with your baby on the first day. This list may include items like blankets, bibs, a pacifier, extra premised formula or breast milk, diapers and wipes. By having these items packed you'll have one less thing to worry about on your first day. Just about all of the items your baby will need can be found at Babies R Us. It's almost like a mother's dream world. They have just about everything from diapers and clothes to toys and formula.<br /><br />Finalize last minute details. About a week or so away from your child's first day of daycare, review materials provided to make sure that you have completed all of the necessary paperwork. The paperwork could include a doctor's note for required medications, verification of required immunizations, or authorization for emergency medical transportation. It's in your best interested to have this paperwork completed and submitted before the first day in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises.</div><div class="uawresource"><div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawabout"><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><div class="uawlinks">Want to find out more about discounts on baby products and <a href="http://gosublogger.com/2010/06/babies-r-us-coupons-immediate-savings-with-babies-r-us-printable-coupons/">Babies R Us coupons</a>, then visit Gosublogger to find the best <a href="http://gosublogger.com/2010/06/babies-r-us-coupons-immediate-savings-with-babies-r-us-printable-coupons/">printable coupons</a> for your baby's needs. </div><br /> </div> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_e.png?x-id=e5c2831e-14b3-473f-a0bc-28ee4400dd40" alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Guide To Daycarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03610346776278131749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6067086929121667994.post-19151735591397345602010-08-12T06:12:00.000-07:002010-08-12T08:30:29.907-07:00The Different Things That Affect Babysitter Rates<span class="zemanta-img separator" style="clear: right;"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cassatt_Mary_Nurse_and_Child_1896-97.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; display: block; float: right; clear: right;"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/35/Cassatt_Mary_Nurse_and_Child_1896-97.jpg/300px-Cassatt_Mary_Nurse_and_Child_1896-97.jpg" alt="A child and her nanny" style="border: medium none ; font-size: 0.8em;" height="380" width="300" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; float: right;">Image via <a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cassatt_Mary_Nurse_and_Child_1896-97.jpg">Wikipedia</a></span></span><div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawbyline">By Kelly Wheaton</div><br /><div class="uawarticle">Parents need a little getaway time every now and then, so sometime, they're likely to need a baby sitter. What you'll pay in babysitter rates is impacted by several things, especially if you're not just having your brother or sister do the sitting. Standard rates are based off of the general pay you'd give to an outsourced sitter, naturally.<br /><br />If you're hiring someone to watch over you kids, then there's a difference between nannies and baby sitters. Pay, of course, is one big reason, as sitters are based on a "one-time" basis, an average of $15/hr. Nannies are paid consistently since they're around/available 24/7 and it equates to around $8/hr, which is half as much. Another of many factors is that a baby sitter is just for supervision, where a nanny is supposed to act as a parent when they're not there, or to help when they are.<br /><br />As previously mentioned, there are several factors that affect the cost of a baby sitter. A baby sitter should be paid more if they are watching several children as oppose to one. Their pay will also depend on their experience in baby sitting and how old the sitter is. On top of that, it depends on where the baby sitter is doing the sitting (such a as a big city instead of a suburban setting).<br /><br />What you end up paying for a baby sitter will also, obviously, depend on how often you use them. The rates for a baby sitter will change based on whether they are watching your children for one night or if they come over every Wednesday and Thursday (as an example). Basically, having an unwritten contract with a baby sitter offers them constant pay, so you can pay them less, since you'll be paying more often.<br /><br />While needing a baby sitter more often or on a consistent basis seems like the job for a nanny, it isn't. If you are looking for a baby sitter, then you are just basically hiring someone to be there "just in case" while you aren't home. They aren't required to help your children develop, or take over parenting responsibilities.<br /><br />What you pay in babysitter rates can be affected greatly based on where you go, but there are a great deal of other factors. You might have special needs for a baby sitter that isn't listed here, which could affect cost. As such, what you pay will just have to be discussed with whoever you hire, and their rate could change drastically.</div><div class="uawresource"><div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawabout"><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><div class="uawlinks">Next, find more resources on finding great babysitters in your area from <a href="http://www.frugalgal.org/">FrugalGal</a> including the very popular <a href="http://www.frugalgal.org/reviews/sittercity-review-2/">Sittercity.com</a>. </div><br /> </div> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_e.png?x-id=11d674d2-5cd8-4598-b4fa-b1e1930401dc" alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Guide To Daycarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03610346776278131749noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6067086929121667994.post-4955380166952505662010-08-08T09:04:00.000-07:002010-08-09T06:28:51.218-07:00Want To Know How You Can Take Care Of Your Sons And Daughters? Go To Parenting Programmes!<p class="zemanta-img separator" style="clear: right;"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Infant_looking_at_shiny_object.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; display: block; float: right; clear: right;"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ab/Infant_looking_at_shiny_object.jpg/300px-Infant_looking_at_shiny_object.jpg" alt="Shiny and colored objects usually attract Infa..." style="border: medium none ; font-size: 0.8em;" height="400" width="300" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; float: right;">Image via <a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Infant_looking_at_shiny_object.jpg">Wikipedia</a></span></p><div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawbyline">By Chloe Bilboa</div><br /><div class="uawarticle">Seen as the most challenging endeavor in the world, child rearing would provide a wide range of challenges for first-time and longtime dads and mums, and it's certainly advisable to understand more concerning the ways to deal with different circumstances. Attending child-rearing programs is a great idea for anyone who's about to care for a kid or would love to know more concerning proper parenting. This article looks at the reasons why dads and mums ought to give some thought to enrolling in child-rearing workshops and also the benefits that these workshops offer.<br /><br />Child-rearing programs focus on parents with daughters and sons of different age ranges. If you are about to have a baby, you should certainly search for parenting programs in your town. You will be provided with great information about how to look after a baby and strengthen your parenting capabilities. In child-rearing classes for fathers and mothers with babies, you'll know about all of the fundamentals of changing nappies and the different types of products put to use during the diaper-changing procedure, amongst other things. There will also be modules about how to feed babies, the many kinds of formula sold in stores and how you can handle your infant's non-stop wailing and irregular sleeping rhythms.<br /><br />You have to keep in mind that having a child comes with significantly more duties than just burping them or cooing at them. Infantile colic and reflux are two really common problems that babies have; you might be able to minimize these problems by making use of several feeding tactics. Child-rearing workshops will also tell you about digestion in infants and how newborns develop. Additional subjects include how to make a restless child calm down with devices such as jumpers, bouncer seats, playmats, bassinets and mechanical swings. Baby gear as well as how to select the best bottle, furniture, bathtubs and cribs would also be taken up. There are many elements to take into account when using all these products to ensure that they're safe for your baby.<br /><br />Babies sleep a lot and wake up for short durations every few hours to be fed or changed. It is fascinating to learn how this routine moves along and changes as your baby develops. New moms will find child-rearing seminars very beneficial, particularly when these workshops talk about the approaches to get a restless child to fall asleep.<br /><br />It is normal for moms and dads to feel distressed and hopeless when taking care of older children. The most common expectation with regard to child rearing is that it will come naturally, so there would often be tension when a kid develops and wants to assert his or her independence. Teenage and toddler parenting aren't easier when compared to nurturing infants, but parenting classes would help you with this certain stage as well.<br /><br />Learning useful skills like reflective listening and positive discipline will be really handy in helping kids to behave appropriately at each stage. The love of mothers and fathers for their sons and daughters is usually unconditional, but it may not often be as easy to give that unconstrained love to disobedient kids. With child-rearing seminars, you'll know how to be an optimistic mother or father who utilises sympathy, excellent communication, reliability, respect, love and warmth. A positive, respected dad or mum is unlikely to deal with behavioral complications from their kids.<br /><br />Kids will accomplish many milestones in various stages of their existence. At every single phase, there are also various kinds of behavioural developments that can manifest in either an unfavourable or favourable manner. It is good to have the ability to recognize what you could expect at every stage, and child-rearing programs will provide you with all of the information you need. Parenting programs are typically small and intimate, which would mean that you will connect with other parents with whom you could talk about tips regarding how to handle various aspects of your offspring's development, discipline, education as well as other problems.<br /><br />Courageous dads and moms are those who admit that they wish to learn more about caring for children competently. If you've already stated that you want to strengthen your child-rearing capabilities as well as know more about parenting, don't be afraid to take child-rearing workshops! There are loads of traditional and web-based child-rearing courses from which to choose, and nothing's bad about seeking help or enhancing your knowledge.</div><div class="uawresource"><div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawabout"><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><div class="uawlinks"><a href="http://www.good-child-guide.com/">Toddler Advice</a> Don't battle with child behavior issues any longer. 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This behavior got us questioning her motives. We had hidden cameras with built in DVR that captured her thieving actions on film. She was running off with my jewelry in her handbag.<br /><br />The night before, My husband and I left to see a movie and entrusted her to care for our daughter who was two years old at the time. We had done the same thing in the past and never expected this night to turn out the way it did.<br /><br />After discovering her criminal act, I was suddenly worried about everything else she might have committed while we had our girl in her care. We watched all the recordings we had and fortunately found no more wrongdoings.<br /><br />My spouses brother was the one who introduced us to the thought of obtaining hidden cameras with built in DVR. He shared with us how they are the foremost products in family protection.<br /><br />This happened before we took on the our babysitter. She looked so pleasant and honest that we didn't think twice about what she could have been doing while we were away. The hidden cameras with built in DVR were important to the case we filed against her.<br /><br />When we confronted her, she denied everything. But after we showed her the recording, she promptly admitted to her crime. You never know what kind of family protection you'd need until you are placed in a situation where it was compromised.<br /><br />It was the right choice to purchase those hidden cameras with built in DVR since they got us back my valuable.<br /><br />After some time, we employed another babysitter since we needed someone to take care of our girl while we had work but was put at ease by the cameras that monitor our home.</div><div class="uawresource"><div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawabout"><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><div class="uawlinks">Maett A Manship is a leading expert on <a href="http://www.worldwidespygear.com/">home security</a>. He specializes in using the newest technology, including <a href="http://www.worldwidespygear.com/catalog/hidden-cameras-with-dvrs-c-51_124.html">hidden cameras with built in DVR</a> and nanny cams. If you want to learn how to protect your kids you will find many choices of nanny cams. </div><br /> </div> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_e.png?x-id=7d84cb26-2fb7-435a-ba77-12cd6233b4f8" alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Guide To Daycarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03610346776278131749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6067086929121667994.post-76888602236009274232010-08-06T02:16:00.000-07:002010-08-12T08:25:01.907-07:00Modern Day Parenting Advices<span class="zemanta-img separator" style="clear: right;"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Leigh.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; display: block; float: right; clear: right;"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/87/Leigh.JPG/300px-Leigh.JPG" alt="Mother and child." style="border: medium none ; font-size: 0.8em;" height="225" width="300" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; float: right;">Image via <a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Leigh.JPG">Wikipedia</a></span></span><div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawbyline">By Jamie Robinson</div><br /><div class="uawarticle"> The Modern mother is related with modern technological era. 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She can get all information concerning new born babies about their feeding, sleep, health advice and immunization program.<br /><br />Modern Mum Forums are places where mothers can share their views to face every challenge taking place during every phase of their motherhood. This forum helps them to cope up with every problems starting from pregnancy to teenage.<br /><br />Modern mother is very much interactive and independent. She is competitive too. She always tries to see her child in the first position in school and in doing that she spoils the career of her child. She always keeps high expectation on them in getting higher ranks in all subjects. As a result she hurts them and destroys their confidence.<br /><br /> Modern mother hardly gets time to go to the market and purchase things for her family. She goes for online shopping to buy things within margin and of utmost satisfaction. She purchases things like an Apple blue ipod for her child at the minimum price. She is conscious about her health and follows every modern beauty tips to look slim and gorgeous.<br /><br />Modern mothers undergo tremendous pressure in building their career as well as maintaining house hold activities. 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You can do a lot to keep a child healthy and happy through a bit of knowledge and medical help. In this Childrens Health Care guide you will learn the basics of caring for your children.<br /><br />A healthy diet goes a long way to helping children develop into healthy adults. A healthy diet includes eating a variety of whole grain cereals and breads, as well as vegetables and fruits, dairy and protein rich foods like legumes, meats and fish. The best way to get a child to eat this way is for you to eat a healthy variety of foods year round. Avoid take out and processed food in order to obtain the greatest number of nutrients from your food. Healthy eating can prevent diabetes and other food-related illnesses.<br /><br />Having an active lifestyle can also prevent many health problems later in life. By staying active all our lives, whether it is through walking or dancing, playing baseball or football, hiking or biking, we can feel more satisfied in our lives. By giving our children an active life, we help them develop good habits for a long happy life.<br /><br />Dental health plays a role in everyone's overall health. Take your child to the dentist by their fourth birthday and bring them for regular check ups. Brush and floss their teeth regularly.<br /><br />Before beginning school, somewhere around the age of four, have your children's eyes and ears tested. Vision problems can be difficult for children and can affect their self confidence in sports and their ability to play with peers. Hearing problems can make it difficult for your child in class, and may put them at risk of missing out on something important. A short vision and hearing test can put any concerns to rest.<br /><br />Immunization is important to prevent the spread of diseases. Make certain that children are immunized before beginning school. Note any unusual reactions to the immunizations. Ask your doctor about any concerns you may have about the process.<br /><br />That being said, you know when your kid is not well. When they are exhibiting signs that they are not at their best, when they complain of a sore throat, headache, seek medical help. The professionals at the clinics and your physician's office know you and can give you the help you need to make your child well again.</div><div class="uawresource"><div style="font-style: italic;" class="uawabout"><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><div class="uawlinks"><a href="http://www.childrenshealthcareplan.com/">Childrens health care</a> can be an expensive process. Obtaining a <a href="http://www.myhealthcarecard.com/">healthcare card</a> will help parents to manage the costs of medical care. </div><br /> </div> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_e.png?x-id=a715c31e-1ede-4845-a3e9-57aa5544e97c" alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Guide To Daycarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03610346776278131749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6067086929121667994.post-6043643534798371942010-08-03T18:39:00.000-07:002010-08-03T18:49:00.797-07:00Need A lot more Money but Don't Desire to Leave the Kids in Daycare?<p class="zemanta-img separator" style="clear: right;"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nyota%2C_Kenya_01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; display: block; float: right; clear: right;"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c1/Nyota%2C_Kenya_01.jpg/300px-Nyota%2C_Kenya_01.jpg" alt="Orphan children in the Nyota daycare center in..." style="border: medium none ; font-size: 0.8em;" width="300" height="400" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; float: right;">Image via <a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nyota%2C_Kenya_01.jpg">Wikipedia</a></span></p>Your budget is tight and just won't stretch anymore. Your family members needs a lot more income but you don't see the point of getting a occupation when 75% of your check would go to daycare costs and you do not want to leave your kids with strangers for hours everyday.<br /><br /><b>Is there a solution?</b> <b><u>YES.</u></b> <br /><br />Think about a perform in your house occupation. You can find plenty of true possibilities to function in your own home, not all operate in the home opportunities are scams. The popularity of home computers and net access in the home has changed the deliver the results force inside the US. Businesses ow realize that they can outsource some of their deliver the results to become done by house based workers with computers in your house and save lots of cash. The Internet has increased <a href="http://momsbiz.ws/work_at_home_ideas.php" target="_blank">work at home options~choices~alternatives~possibilities~selections}</a> and made it simpler to uncover those opportunities.<br /> <br /><b>So what are some of the benefits of functioning at home?</b><br /><br />No worries about who's looking after your kids. It's scary leaving a baby or toddler with a complete stranger, even if that stranger comes highly recommended. You'll be able to never be as well cautious. <a href="http://momsbiz.ws/work_at_home_moms.php" target="_blank">Work from home moms</a> are at home with their children. They won't miss an important milestone like that first smile or initial step. Their children are raised by their own family values not someone else's no matter how well intentioned.<br /><br />No little one home alone in an empty home. A school age child coming household to an empty house is not a great idea. Occasionally when a mother has to work there aren't any other selections. Even just a two or three hour stint of being house alone can lead to difficulties. Children panic when they're in trouble, or think they're in trouble. No matter how quite a few times you've said do not open the door to any one they do not know, that goes out of their head if they hear someone saying they discovered a lost puppy and could the little one take a appear to see if they know who it belongs to.<br /><br />Work from home jobs gives you the ability being house when your little one is home. How can you come across a actual perform in the home career? There are lots of places you possibly can appear but do be cautious. If a occupation sounds as well very good being true that typically means it's. 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Sometimes the most difficult choice is whether to go with a private, in-home daycare or a public daycare. There are pros and cons to each option and ultimately only a parent knows the child well enough to make the correct decision.<br /><br /><b>Private Daycare</b><br /><br />Private daycare typically has the advantage of a smaller student-teacher ratio. Normally, a mother who is staying home with her own child will take in more children to care for to supplement the family's income. The benefit is more attention and a closer bond between provider and child. Unfortunately, this can also be detrimental if the provider shows favoritism to her own child.<br /><br />Most states require the private home daycare to be licensed before any services can be provided. Rigorous checks of food preparation, toy safety and a safe environment are conducted. If a private daycare is an option being considered it is best to make sure that it has a current state-operating license.<br /><br />Private daycares are usually less expensive than public daycares and have longer, more varied hours. A parent who works the night shift will have an extremely difficult time finding public daycare that is willing to watch a child overnight. Holiday schedules can also be different and more flexible than in a public facility. Check with the potential private daycare provider about their holiday hours.<br /><br />One challenge of private daycare is the potential for unexpected days when it is closed. Normally, this occurs because the teacher is ill. If the parents' jobs are flexible and willing to allow the employee to take the day off with little to no notice it may not be such a factor. However, if having the daycare suddenly closed would be detrimental to a parent's job, it may be worth considering the public option.<br /><br /><b>Public Daycare</b><br /><br />With a higher student-teacher ratio, public daycares sometimes get put down for not providing enough individualized attention. States mandate the minimum student-teacher ratio from six weeks old through high school and public daycares are required to disclose and follow those guidelines. Although the interaction may not be 1:1, students typically receive the same love and care as in a smaller daycare setting. Parents may actually prefer that there is another adult or teacher's aide in the classroom at all times.<br /><br />There are some benefits in choosing a public daycare that are not found in most private, in-home daycares. Some of those benefits may include the following: increased socialization with other children, newer toys and equipment, and reliable, set hours. These benefits typically make for a safer, more stable environment.<br /><br />With the benefits of public daycare comes the major con to this option. Typically, a public daycare is much more expensive than a private home daycare. With weekly full-time tuition in the hundreds of dollars for most well known public daycares, the cost alone can be prohibitive. Although there may be state subsidies available not all families qualify for such credit. It often requires that parents weigh the cost of tuition vs. the cost of working outside the home.<br /><br />Whatever option parents decide on, the most important thing is that the child is in a safe, loving environment. Whether that environment is found in a private or public daycare is truly a personal choice. 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The best part is by shopping at MPM School Supplies you are helping children in need all around the world because 50% of the gross profits are donated to children's charities!<br /><br />Article Source: <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Battle---Private-Daycare-Vs-Public-Daycare&id=3395893" target="_blank">The Battle - Private Daycare Vs Public Daycare</a> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/e08f0184-3e60-48da-a30c-9b9e2f803900/" title="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=e08f0184-3e60-48da-a30c-9b9e2f803900" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Guide To Daycarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03610346776278131749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6067086929121667994.post-42997796809692381872010-03-26T19:24:00.000-07:002010-03-26T19:29:01.694-07:00How to Find a Good Daycare Provider<p class="zemanta-img" style="margin: 1em; float: right; display: block; width: 250px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/67568762@N00/3875793033"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/3875793033_47f904e790_m.jpg" alt="Off to daycare" style="border: medium none ; display: block;" height="240" width="240" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution">Image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/67568762@N00/3875793033">guelphguy</a> via Flickr</span></p>Everyone has heard the horror stories of child abuse at the hands of an au pair or other type daycare provider. You don't want your children to become victims. You can take measures to ensure, to the best of your ability, that this doesn't happen.<br /><br />There are many, many considerations you will need to weigh heavily before you deposit your child in the hands of a stranger.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Below are some issues you'll want to deliberate on when selecting a daycare provider:</span><br /><br />* Will you hire someone to come in and watch your children, or will you take your kids to a daycare provider? Regardless, you'll need to make sure that the daycare provider is a U.S. citizen, or that the daycare provider has legal papers to work in the U.S.<br />* If taking your children to a daycare center or provider, do you want the location to be near where you live or where you work?<br />* Is it important to you to have your child around a lot of other children or just a few?<br />* Make a list of your preferences.<br />* Ask neighbors, friends and family members if they know of a good provider.<br />* Call Childcare Aware Hotline at (800) 424-2246 to find a local provider network near you. The local provider network will refer you to local registered or licensed daycare providers.<br />* Once you have decided where you want your daycare provider located (near home or work), decide on three providers to research. Prioritize your list from one to three based on the limited information you have about the providers.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">If considering an in-home daycare:</span><br /><br />* How old is the daycare provider? Sometimes it works out better for you if the daycare provider is around your own age. You may have more in common and have a better rapport with someone who is closer to your own age.<br />* Check the ages of the children in the daycare. It is typically a more conducive environment for your child if there are other children your own child's age.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Talk to the daycare provider and obtain the following information:</span><br /><br />* At least three references of parents who have used the daycare for over a year.<br />* Find out if you can you drop by unannounced at anytime. If not, ditch the daycare. If so, visit several times unannounced at different periods over several weeks' time - e.g., during after snack time, during lunch, during naptime. Make sure one of your visits is when parents are dropping off their children, so you can talk to the parents. Ask them why they use the center and how satisfied they are with the care provided.<br />* Tour the center. Is there a play area outside with play equipment? Is there also a designated play area inside? Is there a separate area for the babies as opposed to the older children? Several baby beds? Is there a separate quiet nap area for the older children? Mats for napping?<br />* Ask about learning activities for your child's age. Request the weekly agenda of activities and menu for meals. Make sure you visit during one of these events and meals.<br />* Does your child have any special needs? If so, make sure the provider is able to accommodate them.<br />* Is the provider licensed? If the state in which you live requires licensing, then do your homework and check with the state to see if the daycare provider is licensed. Also, ask if there are any noted problems with the daycare. There are typically some exceptions to the day care licensing laws - e.g., two or less children 20 hours or less a week, providing care for relatives.<br />* Is the provider insured? You'll want to ask for a copy of their insurance of certificate, and call their insurance provider to make sure it is currently in force.<br />* Also, do a search on the Internet for any positive or negative information on the daycare center and its director. It is possible you may find something.<br />* There are childcare associations that require accountability that you may want to inquire of like the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) or the National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC). If your daycare provider is a member, you are fortunate.<br /><br />You can't cover all the bases. You can, however, do your due diligence to find the most qualified daycare provider possible for your child. Once you've done your part, decide on the daycare provider that meets most, if not all, of your expectations.<br /><br />It doesn't end there. Remember to drop in unannounced occasionally throughout the timeframe your child is being cared for in the daycare. If you find consistent care, this will ensure your confidence that the daycare provider you chose is the right one. <a href="http://www.insidedallasrealestate.com/" target="_blank">Insidedallasrealestate</a> is a site devoted to the Dallas real estate market. It has a search of the <a href="http://www.insidedallasrealestate.com/dallas-homes-for-sale.html" target="_blank">Dallas MLS</a> along with updated market stats on their Dallas real estate blog.<br /><br />Article Source: <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Find-a-Good-Daycare-Provider&id=2441540" target="_blank">How to Find a Good Daycare Provider</a><br /> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/9ea95c79-688f-4906-b260-b638c40d7ca1/" title="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=9ea95c79-688f-4906-b260-b638c40d7ca1" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Guide To Daycarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03610346776278131749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6067086929121667994.post-11027553341347163452010-03-26T18:59:00.000-07:002010-03-26T19:02:31.923-07:00Daycare Center Advice For Your Baby and Toddler<p class="zemanta-img" style="margin: 1em; float: right; display: block; width: 250px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24122959@N08/4327720610"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4327720610_fd8b37e51e_m.jpg" alt="Family Child Care" style="border: medium none ; display: block;" height="159" width="240" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution">Image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24122959@N08/4327720610">heraldpost</a> via Flickr</span></p>The decision to put your children in to a daycare center can be a tough decision to make. There is always news regarding daycare centers about something horrible that has happened inside. The most important thing to consider when getting a daycare center is to make sure that you will get one that is good and reliable.<br /><br />Numerous parents believe in a daycare center because they are structured and have a regulated environment. Almost all centers have a designated pick up time and drop off time for your children as well as scheduled tasks that the children must do. This is perfect because children need to have a rigid schedule to follow to grow up well.<br /><br />Parent's are also hesitant in putting their children into daycare centers because they are afraid of exposing their children into all sorts of sicknesses and illnesses that the other children have. It is a fact that children that are left in daycare centers have more infections than children who stay at home. Fortunately, this will develop their immune system which will in turn result into fewer infections later on in life. People need to be exposed to bacteria so that they will develop immunity towards them, and by exposing them early in life, they will acquire the antigens and the necessary antibodies later on in life. These children will also have a less likelihood to develop allergies when they become older.<br /><br />Upon sending you children to a daycare center, they will be taught a lot of different skills and abilities like how to tell stories, dance, and sing. The children will spend their everyday in doing projects and learning new and important things. A study conducted quite recently states that kids who attended good child care services did better on exams than kids who did not. If you go searching for a good daycare, then you have to make sure that it has a good combination of activities.<br /><br />However it will be much more expensive to hire a nanny than to send your child into daycare. And with a nanny, you will also have to rely on only one person so if the nanny gets sick, you will suddenly have to looks for someone to take over. If you opt to decide for a daycare, then you are assured that there will always be people that will look after your children all the time, regardless of who gets sick or what.<br /><br />Kids also benefit form staying at a daycare facility because they are able to play and spend some time with kids their own age and they will develop socialization skills that they will need later on in life. If you decide on getting a nanny, however, your children will not develop as quickly and as efficiently.<br /><br />In a good child care center, the staff and workers are most often trained at child education and development. Due to this, the staff should have an idea what to expect and how to take care of the kids properly so when you start looking for a daycare service for you kids, you should make sure that all of their employees are knowledgeable regarding the handling of children.<br /><br />One of the disadvantages of putting your kid into a child care center is that they will not receive a one is to one care that a nanny can provide. This can be important since babies need constant attention, love and nurturing so that they will grow up well and healthy. This can not be done at a child center because one staff will handle a lot of kids all at the same time. This is a difficult task for them sometimes.<br /><br />And when you choose a daycare, you will have to look for another arrangement in case the daycare is closed for the holidays. And you will also have to keep your leaves open because you will have to stay at home whenever your child is sick, and remember that your child will more or less be likely to become sick with the cold or the pink eye as opposed to other kids.<br /><br />A daycare center is a good idea if you were able to pick a good daycare center. A good point to consider would have to be that there should not be a important is that there isn't too many children in the daycare. A baby should have a one is to three babies to caregiver ratio. Children with 25 to 30 months should have one caregiver for every 4 children. For children above 31 months but less than 35, there should be one caregicer for every five children, Three year old children should have a caregiver for every seven that enters and is named that they cause a share of certain in effects while kids between 4 and 5 waits to be a doctor.<br /><br />Recently, there is no parent that will stay at home for the sake of the kids. That is why the only option left to them is leaving their children to day care centers. It is a tough decision to make but if they need to do so, they must look for a quality daycare enter that will provide your kid the best education that they deserve. There are a lo of choices to choose from among the daycare services because it is no a booming industry. So you need to make sure that the one you choose will be the best suited for you and our kid.<br /><br />Make a checklist of what you want and what you are expecting for in a daycare. This can help you along the way as you look for that perfect center. You can also ask around from your friends or relatives who have sent their kids to daycare and inspect whether the daycare they offered is a good one.<br /><br />Choosing the best daycare for your kids can be hard and it is also a scary thought but with time and perseverance, you can give your kid the best childhood they deserve.<br /><br />Learn How To Start A Daycare Center, visit <a href="http://www.ownadaycare.com/" target="_blank">OwnADaycare.com</a>.<br /><br />Article Source: <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Daycare-Center-Advice-For-Your-Baby-and-Toddler&id=2856731" target="_blank">Daycare Center Advice For Your Baby and Toddler</a> <div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/0ce08de6-8bf6-414b-ab4b-d9d7f1cd0d8f/" title="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=0ce08de6-8bf6-414b-ab4b-d9d7f1cd0d8f" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" defer="defer"></script></span></div>Guide To Daycarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03610346776278131749noreply@blogger.com0