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.… Continue reading International Literacy Day
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… Continue reading Labor(Day) of Love
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… Continue reading Summer Bucket List
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… Continue reading International Day of Friendship
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… Continue reading Thinking About AfterSchool Care for Your Child?
