The power of nature can strike both awe and fear. Although some children get excited during storms, others find thunderstorms quite frightening. Although it’s important to educate children about the potential dangers of storms and how to practice storm safety, we also want them to feel safe and secure. All storms, mild or severe, seem to pass more quickly with happy children. The next time a storm is brewing, use the following tips to calm your child.

Early childhood is arguably the most important time during any child’s education. During the toddler and preschool years, children learn the basic skills that create the foundation which will support their future education and development. Positive experiences in school and child care during this time in your child’s life establish a springboard which will launch them into grade school with a good attitude, excitement for learning, and the social skills to make friends and confidently join groups.

As adults, and probably even as eight-year-olds, we easily understand the concept and benefits of sharing. Toddlers and preschoolers, however, are still getting the hang of it. From a toddler’s perspective, sharing can mean getting to take toys from others or having toys taken away. While preschoolers are still learning the concept, they begin to understand sharing more completely.

Children seem to love nothing more than running around outside — enjoying the fresh air and perhaps jumping in a water puddle or two. Why does this seem to fulfill something that is missing for them?

Spending time cuddling with your child can be one of the most beautiful and impactful parts of your day. What better way to have a snuggle than when you’re reading to your child? There are many known benefits of reading to young children, such as helping increase their concentration and boost early reading abilities. Plus, you and your little ones will both appreciate the closeness and time together as you experience new ideas through their eyes for the very first time. Here are some of the key benefits of reading to even the youngest of children.

Are you struggling with helping your little one make it through one of life’s earliest hurdles? Potty training can be a time of wild excitement (Yay! No more diapers!) and it can also be inconvenient (Boo — I can’t believe the yucky accident on the floor!). What is most important is staying consistent throughout the day at home and preschool. Here are tips that will help you both get through potty training successfully.

Getting your little one started on the right foot each day begins with a good breakfast but continues throughout the day with a nutritious lunch. While we all squeak by sometimes with a less-than-stellar meal, providing your child with a balanced and healthy lunch will give them the energy that they need to stay positive -powering their brain and their muscles throughout the rest of the day. Here are some tips on packing a healthy lunch for your child.

Oh, the weather outside is getting frightful – but is your child fully dressed for the elements on the way to child care? Even the few minutes that your tiny tot is out in the cold air between your home, the car and your child care facility can expose them to an array of problems. Children are particularly susceptible to changes in temperature, so it’s important to keep them fully buttoned-up and snuggled-in when you’re getting them where they need to go. Here are some tips to keep them toasty warm this winter.

Children are notorious for sharing germs. I type this just after my son sneezed directly into my face with no remorse. The truth is, it’s impossible to prevent sharing germs sometimes, especially with little ones who have no concept of manners or hygiene. At Creative Corner Child Care Center our educators make every effort to keep the facility clean and sanitary to reduce the spreading of germs as much as possible. Here are some things that you can do at home to help reduce spreading germs and keep your child healthy.

Halloween is a fun time for kiddos and parents alike, but there can also be some scary outcomes if you don’t take the proper precautions. This is a busy night out where small children can become overexcited and tired so it’s a good idea to be prepared! Here are the top 10 Halloween safety tips that will keep your night fun and fabulous for both you and your kids.

Preschoolers are often fun and ready for any new adventure that comes their way — making their first day at a new child care facility a fun one for everyone! However, some kids will be old enough to experience anxiety, which is perfectly normal when presented with a new situation. Taking more time upfront to provide your child with a higher level of comfort will pay off on their first day.

The development which occurs during children’s first years will affect the rest of their lives. From infancy through preschool, children establish the foundations on which they will build the rest of their lives. Selecting the right daycare or preschool for your child is a decision which needs to be made carefully and with lots of consideration. Follow these three tips to make sure you choose the best childcare center for your children.

For young children, most of what they learn comes during playtime, in addition to structured educational activities. Studies have shown that young children see learning and play as one in the same – not separate activities. Perhaps the way they view the world and interact within it makes it this way because nearly everything a young child does is a new experience and an opportunity to learn.