International Literacy Day
September 8 (TODAY!) is International Literacy Day, but what exactly does literacy mean? Miriam-Webster defines it as “the quality or state of being literate: educated…able to read and write.” Research shows children who are in quality childcare and/or early-learning programs are more prepared for Kindergarten; with better reading skills, more math skills, and larger vocabularies. […]
Labor(Day) of Love
Do you get weekends off work? What about lunch breaks, paid vacation, an 8-hour workday, and/or Social Security? If your answer is YES to any of these options, give thanks to the Labor Unions and the U.S. Labor Movement! As a result of one of the worst chapters in American labor history; we celebrate the […]
Getting Back-to-School Ready
The *official* First Day of School this year is Tuesday, September 7; that’s only a couple weeks away!! It might be your little one’s first time away from home, or maybe they’re returning to a program. Whether going to daycare or off to Preschool, starting school is a big deal for children and their parents! […]
Summer Bucket List
Even though the first day of school is fast approaching, there’s technically still another month of summer! We want to help you soak up the last days of the season, so we’ve compiled a Summer Bucket List full of activities. What exactly is a bucket list? Short Answer: it’s a list of things you’d like […]
International Youth Day
International Youth Day was created to highlight the struggles some young people experience throughout the world. Half the children between the ages of six and 13 lack basic reading and math skills. It’s important to bring awareness to these issues as we continue to work toward solutions. Better understanding problems children of the world are […]
Outdoor Play (DIY Olympics)
Summer = Time Spent Outside. Active and unstructured outdoor play allows kids time to innovate, think, reflect, and be alone with their thoughts. Getting kids to play outside can be easier said than done, but it’s more important than ever. Nature play (or time spent outside) has tons of benefits: Gets kids moving Promotes creativity […]
International Day of Friendship
International Day of Friendship has been celebrated since 2011. The idea is to not only connect people; but also bridge the gap among cultures, countries, and ideologies. One of the best things about friendship is it will have a different meaning for everyone since the bond that’s created is unique. A good friend is someone […]
Thinking About AfterSchool Care for Your Child?
The school day ends at 3:00pm for most students, but what happens if their parents’ work day ends later than that? Too much unstructured or unsupervised time for children can cause them to neglect their school-related obligations. A good AfterSchool program can make the hours after school productive ones: Bloomingdale Day Care runs the AfterSchool […]
World Emoji Day!
Every parent/grandparent/guardian can probably relate to the following quote: “Somehow, me asking my child not to jump on the couch or slap her brother or throw a block at my head translates into more jumping, slapping, and throwing.” An article titled What Parents Say Vs What Kids Hear from Genmindful.com details the idea that “sometimes […]
Summer of Independence
The fireworks may be over, but the Summer of Independence is just beginning! Many parents worry about how to entertain their children during the summer months, but here’s a secret: You Don’t Have To!! A New York Times article states, “Independent play is a skill your kids will use for the rest of their lives […]