Floyd MoriinILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·4 days agoMember-onlyMany Grandparents Are Babysitting Their Grandchildren For FreeThey may be happy to help out — Watching grandchildren is a way to build a relationship and bond. When children living close by their parents need a babysitter, they often call on the grandparents. Many grandparents end up being full-time babysitters for their grandchildren while the parents work. Some are happy to do it free of charge. …Childcare3 min readChildcare3 min read
Ciera Drake·4 days agoInside Your Child’s Daycare: A Teacher’s perspective and how you can helpIt’s another Monday morning on your way to work. Breaking your child free from an impossibly complicated rope trap of a car seat, you walk hand in hand towards his preschool room. The walls are coated in finger-paint art projects and your child’s best friend of the week rushes up…Childcare9 min readChildcare9 min read
BabyCloud·6 days agoEncouraging creative play and imagination in childrenEncouraging creative play and imagination in children is important for their cognitive, emotional, and social development. Here are some strategies to promote and support creative play and imagination: Provide open-ended toys: Offer toys that allow for open-ended play and do not have a fixed purpose. …Childcare2 min readChildcare2 min read
Hilda Jacinta Kembo·May 20"Desperate Plea to Stay: A Child’s Cry for Love and Care"Mother, don't depart, hold on, How long till you're back, my dawn? Last time, five years you were away, Now I plead, please with me stay. Siblings work, I'm left alone, Who'll care for me, on my own? …Childcare1 min readChildcare1 min read
little women podcast·May 17Member-onlyJo’s School of Love and LearningIn Little Women, there are many moments when it is said that Jo worships boys. Jo gets along better with boys than she does…Childcare4 min readChildcare4 min read
Dr. Lori Gore-Green·May 15How to Make Your Kids Feel More at Home After Moving | Dr. Lori Gore GreenMoving can be a challenging experience for both parents and children. It can be difficult to adjust to a new home and community, especially for kids who may have to leave behind familiar surroundings, friends, and routines. However, there are steps you can take as a parent to help your…Childcare3 min readChildcare3 min read
Catherinemoscatt·May 15Kristy’s Great Idea: Five Tips for Being a Great BabysitterKristy’s Great Idea is a young adult classic by Ann M. Martin about four girls who get together to form a babysitter’s club where they book jobs, babysit kids and bond as middle school girls. I went back and reread it recently and found it very comforting even though it…Childcare5 min readChildcare5 min read
Dr. Allen Cherer·May 15How to Encourage Independence in Children: Tips for Raising Self-Sufficient Kids | Dr. Allen ChererAll parents want their kids to grow up to be responsible, independent people. We want children to be capable of making judgments, finding solutions to issues, and managing daily duties without our continual assistance. …Child Care3 min readChild Care3 min read
Dr. Lori Gore-Green·May 15Tips for Setting Technology Boundaries With Your Children | Dr. Lori Gore GreenTechnology has become an integral part of our lives, and it is becoming increasingly challenging for parents to set technology boundaries with their children. While technology can be a valuable tool for learning and entertainment, it can also be a source of distraction, addiction, and negative influence. …Childcare3 min readChildcare3 min read
Phoebe Cohen·May 12Member-only“Babysitting Co-ops” are a Destructive Fiction. Stop Talking About Them.If you are a single mom, your options when it comes to just simply making a living are very limited. Have your ex watch the kids when you’re at work. If your ex is AWOL or dangerous or abusive, your options become even more limited. 2. Have extended family take…Childcare5 min readChildcare5 min read
