August is National Eye Exam Month, it is also the month most kids get ready to go back to school. With both things in mind, getting a comprehensive eye exam should be on your back-to-school checklist. As a child’s body grows, their eyes go through changes. Sometimes, these changes are gradual. So gradual, that the child […]
August is National Eye Exam Month: 5 Ways Eye Health Affects Your Child’s Performance in School
August 22, 2017 By
May is National Foster Care Month
May 15, 2017 By
May is National Foster Care Month. This month is set aside to recognize the individuals and families who give their time, their resources and their homes to children who are going through the most difficult times of their life. Foster Parents Most people would have a difficult time letting a stranger in their home to […]
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Take Action!
April 15, 2017 By
What is NCAPM All About? April of 2017 marks the 34th year of National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM), a time dedicated to raising awareness of this devastating social issue and ending child abuse once and for all. Since 1983, this month has been a time for communities to have a dialogue about the ways […]
Good Nutrition Made Simple: What to Remember During National Nutrition Month
March 21, 2017 By
If you feel like you’ve fallen off the healthy habit bandwagon, you’re in luck. March is National Nutrition Month, so it is the perfect time to tackle that health commitment you made at the beginning of the year with renewed energy. You may be wondering why we celebrate nutrition month and how it can help […]
It’s National Kidney Disease Month. Read These Tips for Better Kidney Health
March 3, 2017 By
Your kidneys are very important organs in your body. Taking proper care of them will help you live better and longer. Many people don’t understand kidney disease or how to prevent it. For National Kidney Disease Month, you can learn how to better care for your kidneys and prevent disease. Get Tested Kidney failure is […]
Summer Safety Tips
May 25, 2016 By
3 Summer Safety Tips Keeping your kids safe is your number one priority. It is also probably your number one worry. Having to consider every possible scenario and weigh all the possible outcomes, however horrible, can cause an undue amount of stress. To cope, you have probably learned to let go of some worries. You […]
PLAYGROUND SAFETY
February 28, 2016 By
Playground Safety Boo-boos happen. They are a nearly unavoidable part of childhood. And as every parent knows, children are more likely to get hurt at play than at rest. It is just a fact of life. And every teacher knows that the children in their care are more likely to get hurt on the playground […]
Winter Safety Tips For Kids
November 15, 2015 By
Winter Safety Tips for Kids Though it can sometimes be very cold and nasty, depending on where you live, winter can offer you and your family a variety of fun outdoor activities and experiences that rival those of the summer months. From snowball fights to snowboarding and skiing trips, no matter what you plan for, […]
The Importance of Hand Washing in Child Care
October 6, 2015 By
The Importance of Hand Washing in Child Care As a parent, one of the things you may find yourself worrying about a lot is the health of your child. You are often overwhelmed by the constant reports of illnesses and “bugs” going around and want to find ways to prevent your child from becoming sick. […]
Child Care Safety
July 25, 2015 By
Child Care Safety When taking care of children, we can recognize that boo-boos happen. While injuries and accidents are a part of growing up when you’re a kid, ideally we minimize the severity and frequency of accidents in order to keep the children happy and healthy. Our job is to prevent injuries and promote child […]