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Kids are fearless and they are born with an innate sense of curiosity, so they all have it in them to be creative. However, if their creative spirit in not encouraged and nurtured, it will never see the light of day.
Creativity is not just about being able to perform miracles with a paintbrush; there are a lot of elements to it. Creativity is a trait that allows youngsters to look at things in a new light. Creativity gives them the ability to create something that’s truly original and also helps them come up with distinctive solutions to problems. Here are some ways you can help get infants and toddlers on the path to lifelong creativity: Continue reading →
Supporting Creativity in Infants and Toddlers
Improve Your Menu Without Going Broke
Providing kids with nutritious meals is an important part of any childcare program. After all, the nutrients found in food helps children grow properly and maintain their overall health. Unfortunately, with the price of food steadily rising, many childcare providers are feeling the burn on their wallets. Continue reading →
Caring for the Kids of Loved Ones: Is it a Good Idea?
When you do business with friends and relatives, the lines between personal and business interactions can get blurred. Loved ones may feel entitled to preferential treatment, and feel they’re exempt from the rules. Dealing with attitudes of entitlement from friends and family can get old . . . fast. This is why some people refuse to do business with loved ones. However, if you have a friend or relative who’s willing to pay for your childcare services, why not give her a chance. Just be sure to take measures to keep your relationship in tact. Continue reading →
A New Start for You and Your Business in 2012
“Out with the old, in with the new,” is what you chant when the New Year rolls around. But are you truly ready to start anew? Are you ready to simplify your business and feel healthier while you do it? If you answered yes to these questions, here are some things you can do to get started. Continue reading →
How to Plan a Christmas Dinner for Staff
Quality employees are the backbone of any childcare business. Without them, your facility would crumble; so naturally, you want to take every opportunity to thank your workers for their dedication, and hard work. Why not show your staff what they truly mean to you by throwing a Christmas dinner in their honor. Here’s how to do it: Continue reading →
Is it Time to Revamp Your Contract?
A contract gives clients a blueprint of how your business operates, and lets them know what you expect from them in return for your services. A written agreement also protects your interests in case a parent decides to sue you. However, business models evolve, policies change, and situations arise that you didn’t think to cover when you originally drafted your agreement; so just like shoes, handbags, and clothes, contracts get outdated, and sometimes need to be revamped. Continue reading →
Celebrating the Diversity of December
Fat men sporting red suits, wreaths, silver bells with bows, elaborately decorated trees, and aisles of pricey toys just waiting to be plucked off the shelves – the reminders of Christmas are everywhere. It’s no wonder kids who don’t even celebrate this holiday can still tell you what it’s all about.
There’s no doubt, Christmas is a magical time for families across the globe. However, this is not the only important celebration that happens in December – Hanukkah and Kwanzaa also go on during this time of the year. Continue reading →
Build Confidence as a Childcare Professional
Not being confident in yourself can show in everything from the way you interact with children and coworkers to the way you manage your classroom and even your ability to boost enrollment. If you are a childcare professional who struggles with self-esteem issues, use these tips to build your confidence, and become a better early childhood professional. Continue reading →
Keeping the Flu Bug at Bay
Fever, headache, body aches, chills, coughing, sneezing, stuffy nose, and fatigue – yep, flu season is in full swing, and there are plenty of germs to go around. Unfortunately, when you work in a childcare setting, kids share more than their giggles and hugs with you, they also share their germs. If you haven’t already caught the flu bug, use these tips to avoid the misery this illness can bring. Continue reading →
Is Fitness Interfering With Your Professionalism?
Mrs. Morgan took her preschool class on a field trip to the local pumpkin patch. They went on a hayride, walked the corn maze, and played with the animals in the petting zoo area. It should have been fun, but not even halfway through the field trip, Mrs. Morgan was gasping for breath, had pains in her lower back, and could barely keep pace with the kids.
To make matters worse, when 27-year-old Mrs. Morgan stooped down to play with the rabbits on the farm, one of the workers noticed her struggling with her balance, so he took her by the arm and helped her up. When the outing was over, Mrs. Morgan vowed she would never take her class to the pumpkin patch again – it was just too much for her to handle. Is this really the best solution? Continue reading →
