Some people have children but for some reason or another aren’t able to take care of them for a period of time. This could be due to not having a safe home, being in jail or rehab, or a number of other different reasons. During this time, the children are put into foster care. Kids in foster care will go to a more stable home for a period of time. If you are kind enough to open your home to one of these children, they can bring love and laughter into your home while you help a child in need.…
When you had your baby, maybe you made the decision to be a stay-at-home mom for a certain amount of time. Whether that time was three years, six years, or any other length of time, perhaps that time has passed and you’ll soon be going back into the workforce. However, obviously one component of your life has changed in a pretty tremendous way. What will you do with your little child?…
Even before you had children did you know that the time would come when you would re-enter the workforce? Even though your first love is your family, perhaps you are a professional who is also dedicated to serving your community. Or, it might be that your greatest desire was to be a stay-at-home mom, but because of financial stress, you and your husband have decided that it would serve your family well to have a second income, even if it comes from part-time work.…
Are you the parent of a young child? Do you need someone to watch your child while you go back to work or while you’re running errands? Finding someone that you trust to watch your child can be difficult. Whether you prefer a daycare center or a babysitter, not everyone has the same idea as to how a child should be cared for properly. Unfortunately, when you’re trying to find someone to watch your child, it’s easy to forget that some aspect you take for granted may be viewed in a different manner by someone else.…
If you are a stay-at-home parent, then preschool may not quite have the allure to you that it does to working parents. You don’t need childcare for your child – you’re available for that! But preschool is actually far more than glorified babysitting. Here are four reasons you should send your toddler to preschool even though you are a stay-at-home parent.
They can meet others their own age.
Chances are, your child’s main socialization experiences so far have been with adults and with siblings of a different age.…
If you are trying to entertain young children this summer, try a relaxing and calming craft project. There are some very simple and clever crafting ideas that can be adapted to any age group, and that will give children a sense of accomplishment and pride. Try these ideas with your toddlers or young kids to keep them occupied this summer:
Duct-tape pencil case. Get little kids excited about going to daycare or school by helping them make their own duct-tape pouch.…
If you have a child about to turn four years old, you are probably starting to think about preschool. If you have been a stay-at-home parent, or had a relative watching the child while you were at work, you are probably also wondering how you will pay it. Luckily, there are all kinds of options for different budgets; you just need to know how to look for them. Here are a few tips to consider that will help you find the preschool that will best help your child while keeping to your budget.…
Daycare policies are the key to the success of the business. They allow for consistency and also make it much easier for parents to know what to expect. By knowing the policies of a daycare, it is easier to decide which one to choose from.
Know The Rules
Ask the daycare center about the rules that they have in place. It is important that your child have consistent expectations of him or her.…
