When is Government Too Involved in Child Care?

A recent article in a Louisiana paper, The Advocate, describes a debate government officials are having regarding the licensing of child care facilities. Of course, we want to ensure that our children are safe, but when is state regulation going overboard?
Louisiana regulators are trying to decide whether or not children’s enrichment programs, like karate classes [...]

Worst Foods for Kids

We all know that childhood obesity is a big issue these days. But the crazy schedules of today’s working families make it hard to avoid the quick meal solutions offered by fast food restaurants and the freezer section of the grocery store. If you want to do better for your kids, read on…
A recent article [...]

Child Care Centers Have Unexpected Payoff for Families

A recent study out of the University of Chicago shows that child care centers offer more than just child care to families, they offer an opportunity to meet other parents and build “social capital”. This can have a profound effect on the health and well-being of parents and children.
Media-Newswire.com had recent article on the work [...]

Keep Your Program Financially Healthy

Scanning news sources for issues in early childhood I came across article after article talking about the recent closing of a child care facility and the impact it had on children, families and employers. This is happening across all 50 states, affecting families of all socioeconomic backgrounds and companies of all sizes.
A recent article in [...]

Great Tips to Make Children (and Families) Feel Welcome

The first day of preschool is often as tough on parents as it is on children. For some great ideas to make the transition a little smoother, check out these great resources listed in the current issue of Teaching Young Children, a new publication from the National Associate for the Education of Young Children.

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