Parenting a preschooler or toddler can often lead to frustration for both you and your child as they learn more about the world around them. As they try to determine the appropriate responses and words for their feelings, it’s easy to let frustration take over when things don’t go your way.
Any working parent who has had to utilize daycare for their child has experienced the guilt of that decision. Whether it be self-inflicted or someone providing their unsolicited opinion, there is sometimes a negative connotation with daycare and taking advantage of all it has to offer for our childr
If not prepared, preschool morning drop-offs can be a harrowing experience. It can be a scary time for your kid too. How many of us have probably gone through the crying, the holding on to the leg, the “mama (or daddy), DON’T GO!!”? It breaks the heart a little bit, doesn’t it? Well hey, gue
There are a lot of questions when becoming a parent. Which car seat is best? When should we start on solids? When is the best time to potty train? The brutal truth is, there is no instruction manual for parenting. Oh, if only there were. Once your child is the right age, you may start […]
Little ones love arts and crafts projects — the messier, the better — which let them have fun while helping hone their creativity and fine motor skills. Crafts are perfect for lazy mornings or afternoons in the summer in Waterford, MI. Breakie Bunch has compiled a list of some great arts and c
Getting your toddler to eat vegetables is one of the most difficult things a parent can go through. What is it about produce that turns them off so much? There’s actually a scientific reason for that. We are simply more attracted to sweeter foods, such as fruit and sweeter veggies like carrots and
Choosing to send your precious little one to daycare can be a huge decision. There are so many things to consider, and so many questions to ask. For example, is this daycare in Waterford on my commute? Or, what is the student to teacher ratio? And then the big one, “Am I making the right […
Our Waterford kiddos love to be entertained. As teachers, we know that an entertained child is a happy child and so below, we’re going to talk about some of the must-haves for any playroom. Whether your kid likes to make a mess, play quietly, or build something spectacular, we will have a toy for
It’s summer in Waterford, MI, and that means two things if you have kids at home: playing outside and mess inside. You know the drill – school’s out, so it’s all day play. Toys, pool towels, soccer balls, and sidewalk chalk abound. No one wants to clean up after a long day in the sun, [&
Education doesn’t only take place in the classroom. Here in Waterford, there are so many parks and outdoor areas at our fingertips. When kids are taken outside to explore and experience nature, a whole new and expansive classroom is opened up to them. Get Outside Every child needs to get outside a