Blog | The Breakie Bunch Daycare and Preschool, Waterford MI

May 19,2021

How to Teach Your Toddler to Share

We learn from a very young age that sharing is caring. When it comes to teaching toddlers to share, there can be a bit of a learning curve. From toys to snacks, children will inevitably want what another child is playing with. Without the rules of sharing, this can be explosive. Please keep reading

May 12,2021

How to Deal with Backseat Parenting

One of the most challenging jobs in the world is being a parent, and sometimes outside and unnecessary opinions make doing that job a lot more complicated. While navigating the world of parenthood comes with its own unique set of challenges, backseat parenting from others can be a frustrating part o

May 05,2021

10 Tips for Your Family Road Trip

A road trip with the kids is a rite of passage, though not without challenges. It’s often the most practical way to travel with your family. The biggest reason being the cost to fly your family to your destination can be extremely expensive. Taking a road trip with kids can be budget-friendly and

April 28,2021

11 Reasons You Should Cook with Kids

We believe that time spent with kids is invaluable. At any age, our children learn a variety of life skills through family interactions and activities. Studies show that the time parents spend with their children has a positive impact on their educational success. Need more reasons not to rush

April 21,2021

Creating Positive Family Time with Virtual Hangouts

Recent events have challenged parents to become even more creative with activities for their families, especially if kids are spending six and a half hours in front of the computer screen for remote learning each day. With limitations on time and travel, parents have increasing concerns about the

April 14,2021

Easy Meal Recipes Picky Eaters Will Want to Eat

Kids are completely unpredictable when it comes to eating. Some days they’ll eat everything you put in front of them, other times they won’t eat a thing. They may like chicken nuggets today, but not tomorrow. Feeding kids meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that are nutritious and sti

April 07,2021

Tips to Navigating Sibling Relationships

As a parent, introducing a new baby into the family is an exciting time, and you want your older child or children to be as excited as you are. Your child’s first friends are his siblings, so it is a meaningful relationship you want to nurture. There is no such thing as a perfect relationship

March 31,2021

How To Manage Toddler Meltdowns

Every parent of a toddler will experience meltdowns from their child. Toddler meltdowns are frustrating and embarrassing, but they can be managed with a few tips. The most important thing is to consider reframing how parents look at the behavior. Toddler meltdowns are not one-size-fits-all. They can

March 24,2021

The Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas of 2021

As we all know, 2020 was a year like no other. We’ve celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays in new and unique ways, and it looks as though 2021 is going to be fairly similar. Even though we’re still spending more time physically apart than ever before, we’re still able to show our m

March 17,2021

Preschool vs. Pre-K: What’s the Difference?

When you’re raising children, life becomes a series of decisions. Between cooking, cleaning, bath time, and bedtime, how are you supposed to figure out the best fit for your child at school? There’s already enough to think about without having to contemplate the differences between preschool and