Archive for May, 2009

Progress and effort, not perfection, builds self-esteem

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

The curriculum used by any preschool in Boston will naturally include activities where your child creates something.  This could be a craft, science project, or story for example.  These activities are important not only for developing their emerging skills, but as building blocks for self esteem.  To this end, parents can help their children feel pride in their work as well as themselves.
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Making daycare friends playdate friends

Friday, May 15th, 2009

One of the most pleasurable aspects of your child’s daycare experience is building friendships.  During the course of a typical day while exploring the world and grasping new skills, youngsters in any Boston daycare program form fast bonds.  These friendships are an important part of your child’s life and their development.  Parents can strengthen these bonds by setting up playdates outside of their child’s daycare in Brookline or Boston.

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Simplifying naptime at daycare

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

A very important part of any Boston daycare program is your child’s naptime.  Adequate rest is critical both to a child’s health and their learning experience.  Some youngsters just entering daycare may find settling down to nap in a new environment a bit challenging.  With a little help from both parents and your child’s Boston family daycare provider, your child can get the rest they need to make the most of their day.

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